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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,094.58, 9,140.76 and 1,710.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,094.58, 9,140.76 and 1,710.94 is: 2,566.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,094.58 : 9,140.76 = 1,710.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,094.58/9,140.76 = 1,710.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,094.58x = 9,140.76 × 1,710.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,094.58x = 15,639,291.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,639,291.91/6,094.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,566.10

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