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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,194.17, 9,293.98 and 2,503.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,194.17, 9,293.98 and 2,503.61 is: 3,756.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,194.17 : 9,293.98 = 2,503.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,194.17/9,293.98 = 2,503.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,194.17x = 9,293.98 × 2,503.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,194.17x = 23,268,454.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,268,454.80/6,194.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,756.51

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