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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,198.36, 9,296.72 and 2,302.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,198.36, 9,296.72 and 2,302.24 is: 3,453.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,198.36 : 9,296.72 = 2,302.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,198.36/9,296.72 = 2,302.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,198.36x = 9,296.72 × 2,302.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,198.36x = 21,403,280.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,403,280.65/6,198.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,453.06

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