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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,196.05, 9,294.08 and 2,299.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,196.05, 9,294.08 and 2,299.68 is: 3,449.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,196.05 : 9,294.08 = 2,299.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,196.05/9,294.08 = 2,299.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,196.05x = 9,294.08 × 2,299.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,196.05x = 21,373,398.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,373,398.40/6,196.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,449.52

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