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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,068.93, 9,099.74 and 2,173.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,068.93, 9,099.74 and 2,173.64 is: 3,259.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,068.93 : 9,099.74 = 2,173.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,068.93/9,099.74 = 2,173.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,068.93x = 9,099.74 × 2,173.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,068.93x = 19,779,518.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,779,518.79/6,068.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,259.15

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