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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,065.64, 9,099.38 and 2,169.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,065.64, 9,099.38 and 2,169.76 is: 3,254.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,065.64 : 9,099.38 = 2,169.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,065.64/9,099.38 = 2,169.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,065.64x = 9,099.38 × 2,169.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,065.64x = 19,743,470.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,743,470.75/6,065.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,254.97

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