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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,196.10, 9,296.89 and 2,505.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,196.10, 9,296.89 and 2,505.54 is: 3,759.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,196.10 : 9,296.89 = 2,505.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,196.10/9,296.89 = 2,505.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,196.10x = 9,296.89 × 2,505.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,196.10x = 23,293,723.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,293,723.51/6,196.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,759.42

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