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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,209.16, 9,313.73 and 1,592.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,209.16, 9,313.73 and 1,592.16 is: 2,388.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,209.16 : 9,313.73 = 1,592.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,209.16/9,313.73 = 1,592.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,209.16x = 9,313.73 × 1,592.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,209.16x = 14,828,920.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,828,920.40/6,209.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,388.23

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