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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,196.36, 9,294.97 and 2,498.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,196.36, 9,294.97 and 2,498.62 is: 3,748.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,196.36 : 9,294.97 = 2,498.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,196.36/9,294.97 = 2,498.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,196.36x = 9,294.97 × 2,498.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,196.36x = 23,224,585.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,224,585.45/6,196.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,748.10

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