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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,296.61, 9,445.94 and 2,136.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,296.61, 9,445.94 and 2,136.98 is: 3,205.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,296.61 : 9,445.94 = 2,136.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,296.61/9,445.94 = 2,136.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,296.61x = 9,445.94 × 2,136.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,296.61x = 20,185,811.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,185,811.82/6,296.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,205.82

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