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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,196.79, 9,295.79 and 2,036.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,196.79, 9,295.79 and 2,036.81 is: 3,055.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,196.79 : 9,295.79 = 2,036.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,196.79/9,295.79 = 2,036.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,196.79x = 9,295.79 × 2,036.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,196.79x = 18,933,771.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,933,771.09/6,196.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,055.41

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