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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,358.98, 9,536.13 and 2,197.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,358.98, 9,536.13 and 2,197.92 is: 3,296.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,358.98 : 9,536.13 = 2,197.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,358.98/9,536.13 = 2,197.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,358.98x = 9,536.13 × 2,197.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,358.98x = 20,959,650.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,959,650.85/6,358.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,296.07

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