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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,207, 9,311.04 and 1,590

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,207, 9,311.04 and 1,590 is: 2,385.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,207 : 9,311.04 = 1,590 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,207/9,311.04 = 1,590/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,207x = 9,311.04 × 1,590
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,207x = 14,804,553.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,804,553.60/6,207
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,385.14

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