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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,163, 9,244.50 and 2,059

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,163, 9,244.50 and 2,059 is: 3,088.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,163 : 9,244.50 = 2,059 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,163/9,244.50 = 2,059/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,163x = 9,244.50 × 2,059
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,163x = 19,034,425.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,034,425.50/6,163
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,088.50

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