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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,196.76, 9,295.13 and 2,683.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,196.76, 9,295.13 and 2,683.90 is: 4,025.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,196.76 : 9,295.13 = 2,683.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,196.76/9,295.13 = 2,683.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,196.76x = 9,295.13 × 2,683.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,196.76x = 24,947,182.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,947,182.88/6,196.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,025.85

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