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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,122.46, 9,183.70 and 1,739.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,122.46, 9,183.70 and 1,739.96 is: 2,609.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,122.46 : 9,183.70 = 1,739.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,122.46/9,183.70 = 1,739.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,122.46x = 9,183.70 × 1,739.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,122.46x = 15,979,270.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,979,270.65/6,122.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,609.94

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