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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,231.91, 8,594.61 and 5,392.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,231.91, 8,594.61 and 5,392.34 is: 7,436.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,231.91 : 8,594.61 = 5,392.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,231.91/8,594.61 = 5,392.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,231.91x = 8,594.61 × 5,392.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,231.91x = 46,345,059.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,345,059.29/6,231.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,436.74

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