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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,196.96, 9,293.08 and 2,036.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,196.96, 9,293.08 and 2,036.19 is: 3,053.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,196.96 : 9,293.08 = 2,036.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,196.96/9,293.08 = 2,036.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,196.96x = 9,293.08 × 2,036.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,196.96x = 18,922,457.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,922,457.87/6,196.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,053.51

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