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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,169.66, 9,255.57 and 2,009.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,169.66, 9,255.57 and 2,009.23 is: 3,014.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,169.66 : 9,255.57 = 2,009.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,169.66/9,255.57 = 2,009.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,169.66x = 9,255.57 × 2,009.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,169.66x = 18,596,568.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,596,568.91/6,169.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,014.20

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