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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,133.68, 9,199.23 and 1,974.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,133.68, 9,199.23 and 1,974.06 is: 2,960.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,133.68 : 9,199.23 = 1,974.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,133.68/9,199.23 = 1,974.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,133.68x = 9,199.23 × 1,974.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,133.68x = 18,159,831.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,159,831.97/6,133.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,960.67

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