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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,199.04, 9,296.58 and 2,038.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,199.04, 9,296.58 and 2,038.08 is: 3,056.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,199.04 : 9,296.58 = 2,038.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,199.04/9,296.58 = 2,038.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,199.04x = 9,296.58 × 2,038.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,199.04x = 18,947,173.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,947,173.77/6,199.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,056.47

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