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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,131.59, 9,197.38 and 1,749.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,131.59, 9,197.38 and 1,749.06 is: 2,623.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,131.59 : 9,197.38 = 1,749.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,131.59/9,197.38 = 1,749.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,131.59x = 9,197.38 × 1,749.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,131.59x = 16,086,769.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,086,769.46/6,131.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,623.59

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