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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,311.18, 9,465.68 and 2,093.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,311.18, 9,465.68 and 2,093.91 is: 3,140.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,311.18 : 9,465.68 = 2,093.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,311.18/9,465.68 = 2,093.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,311.18x = 9,465.68 × 2,093.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,311.18x = 19,820,271.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,820,271.54/6,311.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,140.50

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