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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,196.82, 9,293.39 and 2,036.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,196.82, 9,293.39 and 2,036.06 is: 3,053.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,196.82 : 9,293.39 = 2,036.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,196.82/9,293.39 = 2,036.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,196.82x = 9,293.39 × 2,036.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,196.82x = 18,921,843.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,921,843.00/6,196.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,053.48

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