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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,091.98, 9,141.73 and 2,393.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,091.98, 9,141.73 and 2,393.56 is: 3,591.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,091.98 : 9,141.73 = 2,393.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,091.98/9,141.73 = 2,393.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,091.98x = 9,141.73 × 2,393.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,091.98x = 21,881,221.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,881,221.58/6,091.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,591.81

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