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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,093.63, 9,140.41 and 1,711.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,093.63, 9,140.41 and 1,711.06 is: 2,566.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,093.63 : 9,140.41 = 1,711.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,093.63/9,140.41 = 1,711.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,093.63x = 9,140.41 × 1,711.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,093.63x = 15,639,769.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,639,769.22/6,093.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,566.58

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