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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,311.13, 9,466.87 and 1,694.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,311.13, 9,466.87 and 1,694.13 is: 2,541.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,311.13 : 9,466.87 = 1,694.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,311.13/9,466.87 = 1,694.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,311.13x = 9,466.87 × 1,694.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,311.13x = 16,038,108.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,038,108.47/6,311.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,541.24

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