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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,113, 9,169.62 and 2,009

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,113, 9,169.62 and 2,009 is: 3,013.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,113 : 9,169.62 = 2,009 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,113/9,169.62 = 2,009/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,113x = 9,169.62 × 2,009
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,113x = 18,421,766.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,421,766.58/6,113
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,013.54

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