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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,230.06, 9,344.97 and 1,612.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,230.06, 9,344.97 and 1,612.94 is: 2,419.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,230.06 : 9,344.97 = 1,612.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,230.06/9,344.97 = 1,612.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,230.06x = 9,344.97 × 1,612.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,230.06x = 15,072,875.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,072,875.91/6,230.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,419.38

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