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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,090, 9,135 and 1,473

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,090, 9,135 and 1,473 is: 2,209.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,090 : 9,135 = 1,473 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,090/9,135 = 1,473/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,090x = 9,135 × 1,473
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,090x = 13,455,855
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,455,855/6,090
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,209.50

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