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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,126, 9,189.18 and 1,509

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,126, 9,189.18 and 1,509 is: 2,263.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,126 : 9,189.18 = 1,509 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,126/9,189.18 = 1,509/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,126x = 9,189.18 × 1,509
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,126x = 13,866,472.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,866,472.62/6,126
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,263.54

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