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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,293.58, 9,440.32 and 1,613.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,293.58, 9,440.32 and 1,613.58 is: 2,420.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,293.58 : 9,440.32 = 1,613.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,293.58/9,440.32 = 1,613.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,293.58x = 9,440.32 × 1,613.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,293.58x = 15,232,711.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,232,711.55/6,293.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,420.36

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