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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,198.62, 9,298.93 and 2,037.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,198.62, 9,298.93 and 2,037.42 is: 3,056.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,198.62 : 9,298.93 = 2,037.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,198.62/9,298.93 = 2,037.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,198.62x = 9,298.93 × 2,037.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,198.62x = 18,945,825.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,945,825.96/6,198.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,056.46

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