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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,094.53, 9,139.21 and 2,396.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,094.53, 9,139.21 and 2,396.17 is: 3,593.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,094.53 : 9,139.21 = 2,396.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,094.53/9,139.21 = 2,396.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,094.53x = 9,139.21 × 2,396.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,094.53x = 21,899,100.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,899,100.83/6,094.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,593.24

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