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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,150.04, 9,223.09 and 1,989.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,150.04, 9,223.09 and 1,989.16 is: 2,983.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,150.04 : 9,223.09 = 1,989.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,150.04/9,223.09 = 1,989.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,150.04x = 9,223.09 × 1,989.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,150.04x = 18,346,201.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,346,201.70/6,150.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,983.10

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