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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,105.82, 9,159.47 and 1,944.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,105.82, 9,159.47 and 1,944.37 is: 2,916.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,105.82 : 9,159.47 = 1,944.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,105.82/9,159.47 = 1,944.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,105.82x = 9,159.47 × 1,944.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,105.82x = 17,809,398.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,809,398.68/6,105.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,916.79

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