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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,156.41, 9,230.90 and 2,594.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,156.41, 9,230.90 and 2,594.28 is: 3,889.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,156.41 : 9,230.90 = 2,594.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,156.41/9,230.90 = 2,594.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,156.41x = 9,230.90 × 2,594.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,156.41x = 23,947,539.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,947,539.25/6,156.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,889.85

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