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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,169.78, 9,255.17 and 2,008.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,169.78, 9,255.17 and 2,008.68 is: 3,013.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,169.78 : 9,255.17 = 2,008.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,169.78/9,255.17 = 2,008.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,169.78x = 9,255.17 × 2,008.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,169.78x = 18,590,674.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,590,674.88/6,169.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,013.18

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