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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,194.55, 9,293.03 and 3,116.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,194.55, 9,293.03 and 3,116.55 is: 4,675.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,194.55 : 9,293.03 = 3,116.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,194.55/9,293.03 = 3,116.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,194.55x = 9,293.03 × 3,116.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,194.55x = 28,962,177.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,962,177.06/6,194.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,675.43

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