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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,194.70, 9,292.01 and 1,514.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,194.70, 9,292.01 and 1,514.73 is: 2,272.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,194.70 : 9,292.01 = 1,514.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,194.70/9,292.01 = 1,514.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,194.70x = 9,292.01 × 1,514.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,194.70x = 14,074,878.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,074,878.73/6,194.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,272.08

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