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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,094.62, 9,141.93 and 2,397.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,094.62, 9,141.93 and 2,397.22 is: 3,595.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,094.62 : 9,141.93 = 2,397.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,094.62/9,141.93 = 2,397.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,094.62x = 9,141.93 × 2,397.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,094.62x = 21,915,217.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,915,217.43/6,094.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,595.83

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