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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,196.80, 9,285.48 and 3,266.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,196.80, 9,285.48 and 3,266.22 is: 4,894.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,196.80 : 9,285.48 = 3,266.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,196.80/9,285.48 = 3,266.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,196.80x = 9,285.48 × 3,266.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,196.80x = 30,328,420.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,328,420.49/6,196.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,894.21

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