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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,197.20, 9,292.72 and 2,248.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,197.20, 9,292.72 and 2,248.30 is: 3,371.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,197.20 : 9,292.72 = 2,248.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,197.20/9,292.72 = 2,248.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,197.20x = 9,292.72 × 2,248.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,197.20x = 20,892,822.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,892,822.38/6,197.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,371.33

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