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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,094.90, 6,137.97 and 2,336.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,094.90, 6,137.97 and 2,336.11 is: 3,501.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,094.90 : 6,137.97 = 2,336.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,094.90/6,137.97 = 2,336.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,094.90x = 6,137.97 × 2,336.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,094.90x = 14,338,961.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,338,961.42/4,094.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,501.67

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