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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,194.39, 9,285.57 and 2,031.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,194.39, 9,285.57 and 2,031.53 is: 3,045.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,194.39 : 9,285.57 = 2,031.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,194.39/9,285.57 = 2,031.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,194.39x = 9,285.57 × 2,031.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,194.39x = 18,863,867.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,863,867.59/6,194.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,045.32

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