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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,169.80, 9,254.60 and 2,472.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,169.80, 9,254.60 and 2,472.90 is: 3,709.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,169.80 : 9,254.60 = 2,472.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,169.80/9,254.60 = 2,472.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,169.80x = 9,254.60 × 2,472.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,169.80x = 22,885,700.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,885,700.34/6,169.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,709.31

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