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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,109.23, 9,164.59 and 2,159.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,109.23, 9,164.59 and 2,159.67 is: 3,239.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,109.23 : 9,164.59 = 2,159.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,109.23/9,164.59 = 2,159.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,109.23x = 9,164.59 × 2,159.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,109.23x = 19,792,486.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,792,486.09/6,109.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,239.77

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