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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,196.38, 9,295.71 and 2,036.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,196.38, 9,295.71 and 2,036.62 is: 3,055.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,196.38 : 9,295.71 = 2,036.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,196.38/9,295.71 = 2,036.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,196.38x = 9,295.71 × 2,036.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,196.38x = 18,931,828.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,931,828.90/6,196.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,055.30

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