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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,394.06, 9,591.50 and 2,011.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,394.06, 9,591.50 and 2,011.70 is: 3,017.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,394.06 : 9,591.50 = 2,011.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,394.06/9,591.50 = 2,011.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,394.06x = 9,591.50 × 2,011.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,394.06x = 19,295,220.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,295,220.55/6,394.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,017.68

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