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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,211.66, 9,317.48 and 1,594.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,211.66, 9,317.48 and 1,594.66 is: 2,391.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,211.66 : 9,317.48 = 1,594.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,211.66/9,317.48 = 1,594.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,211.66x = 9,317.48 × 1,594.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,211.66x = 14,858,212.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,858,212.66/6,211.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,391.99

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