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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,261.36, 9,392.02 and 1,581.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,261.36, 9,392.02 and 1,581.39 is: 2,372.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,261.36 : 9,392.02 = 1,581.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,261.36/9,392.02 = 1,581.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,261.36x = 9,392.02 × 1,581.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,261.36x = 14,852,442.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,852,442.55/6,261.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,372.08

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