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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,119.98, 9,176.92 and 2,609.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,119.98, 9,176.92 and 2,609.44 is: 3,912.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,119.98 : 9,176.92 = 2,609.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,119.98/9,176.92 = 2,609.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,119.98x = 9,176.92 × 2,609.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,119.98x = 23,946,592.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,946,592.66/6,119.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,912.86

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