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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,113, 9,169.50 and 1,496

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,113, 9,169.50 and 1,496 is: 2,244

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,113 : 9,169.50 = 1,496 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,113/9,169.50 = 1,496/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,113x = 9,169.50 × 1,496
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,113x = 13,717,572
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,717,572/6,113
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,244

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