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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,122.77, 9,184.50 and 1,739.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,122.77, 9,184.50 and 1,739.88 is: 2,609.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,122.77 : 9,184.50 = 1,739.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,122.77/9,184.50 = 1,739.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,122.77x = 9,184.50 × 1,739.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,122.77x = 15,979,927.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,979,927.86/6,122.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,609.92

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