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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,195.80, 9,293.70 and 2,498.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,195.80, 9,293.70 and 2,498.60 is: 3,747.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,195.80 : 9,293.70 = 2,498.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,195.80/9,293.70 = 2,498.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,195.80x = 9,293.70 × 2,498.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,195.80x = 23,221,238.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,221,238.82/6,195.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,747.90

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