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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,211.24, 9,316.96 and 1,531.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,211.24, 9,316.96 and 1,531.26 is: 2,296.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,211.24 : 9,316.96 = 1,531.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,211.24/9,316.96 = 1,531.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,211.24x = 9,316.96 × 1,531.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,211.24x = 14,266,688.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,266,688.17/6,211.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,296.91

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