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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,196.93, 9,295.40 and 1,814.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,196.93, 9,295.40 and 1,814.42 is: 2,721.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,196.93 : 9,295.40 = 1,814.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,196.93/9,295.40 = 1,814.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,196.93x = 9,295.40 × 1,814.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,196.93x = 16,865,787.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,865,787.44/6,196.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,721.64

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