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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,196.92, 9,295.81 and 2,499.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,196.92, 9,295.81 and 2,499.19 is: 3,748.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,196.92 : 9,295.81 = 2,499.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,196.92/9,295.81 = 2,499.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,196.92x = 9,295.81 × 2,499.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,196.92x = 23,231,965.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,231,965.91/6,196.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,748.95

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