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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,159.73, 9,237.20 and 1,998.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,159.73, 9,237.20 and 1,998.73 is: 2,997.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,159.73 : 9,237.20 = 1,998.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,159.73/9,237.20 = 1,998.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,159.73x = 9,237.20 × 1,998.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,159.73x = 18,462,668.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,462,668.76/6,159.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,997.32

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