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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,209.66, 9,314.49 and 1,592.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,209.66, 9,314.49 and 1,592.66 is: 2,388.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,209.66 : 9,314.49 = 1,592.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,209.66/9,314.49 = 1,592.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,209.66x = 9,314.49 × 1,592.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,209.66x = 14,834,761.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,834,761.11/6,209.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,388.98

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