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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,211.16, 9,316.74 and 1,594.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,211.16, 9,316.74 and 1,594.16 is: 2,391.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,211.16 : 9,316.74 = 1,594.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,211.16/9,316.74 = 1,594.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,211.16x = 9,316.74 × 1,594.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,211.16x = 14,852,319.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,852,319.68/6,211.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,391.23

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