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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,063, 9,094.98 and 1,959

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,063, 9,094.98 and 1,959 is: 2,938.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,063 : 9,094.98 = 1,959 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,063/9,094.98 = 1,959/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,063x = 9,094.98 × 1,959
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,063x = 17,817,065.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,817,065.82/6,063
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,938.66

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