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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,196.86, 9,298.60 and 2,910

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,196.86, 9,298.60 and 2,910 is: 4,366.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,196.86 : 9,298.60 = 2,910 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,196.86/9,298.60 = 2,910/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,196.86x = 9,298.60 × 2,910
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,196.86x = 27,058,926
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,058,926/6,196.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,366.55

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