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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,261.19, 9,391.44 and 1,581.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,261.19, 9,391.44 and 1,581.14 is: 2,371.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,261.19 : 9,391.44 = 1,581.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,261.19/9,391.44 = 1,581.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,261.19x = 9,391.44 × 1,581.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,261.19x = 14,849,181.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,849,181.44/6,261.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,371.62

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