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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,196.46, 9,290.36 and 2,299.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,196.46, 9,290.36 and 2,299.82 is: 3,448.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,196.46 : 9,290.36 = 2,299.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,196.46/9,290.36 = 2,299.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,196.46x = 9,290.36 × 2,299.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,196.46x = 21,366,155.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,366,155.74/6,196.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,448.12

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