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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,197.92, 9,296.98 and 2,038.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,197.92, 9,296.98 and 2,038.16 is: 3,057.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,197.92 : 9,296.98 = 2,038.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,197.92/9,296.98 = 2,038.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,197.92x = 9,296.98 × 2,038.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,197.92x = 18,948,750.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,948,750.90/6,197.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,057.28

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