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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,196.56, 9,299.16 and 2,731.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,196.56, 9,299.16 and 2,731.92 is: 4,099.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,196.56 : 9,299.16 = 2,731.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,196.56/9,299.16 = 2,731.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,196.56x = 9,299.16 × 2,731.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,196.56x = 25,404,561.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,404,561.19/6,196.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,099.78

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