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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,311.50, 9,467.44 and 1,694.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,311.50, 9,467.44 and 1,694.50 is: 2,541.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,311.50 : 9,467.44 = 1,694.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,311.50/9,467.44 = 1,694.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,311.50x = 9,467.44 × 1,694.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,311.50x = 16,042,577.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,042,577.08/6,311.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,541.80

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