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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,131.09, 9,196.11 and 1,969.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,131.09, 9,196.11 and 1,969.98 is: 2,954.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,131.09 : 9,196.11 = 1,969.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,131.09/9,196.11 = 1,969.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,131.09x = 9,196.11 × 1,969.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,131.09x = 18,116,152.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,116,152.78/6,131.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,954.80

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