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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,198.44, 9,293.62 and 2,248.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,198.44, 9,293.62 and 2,248.96 is: 3,371.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,198.44 : 9,293.62 = 2,248.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,198.44/9,293.62 = 2,248.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,198.44x = 9,293.62 × 2,248.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,198.44x = 20,900,979.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,900,979.64/6,198.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,371.97

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