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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,169.41, 9,255.20 and 2,008.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,169.41, 9,255.20 and 2,008.98 is: 3,013.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,169.41 : 9,255.20 = 2,008.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,169.41/9,255.20 = 2,008.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,169.41x = 9,255.20 × 2,008.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,169.41x = 18,593,501.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,593,501.65/6,169.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,013.82

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