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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,170.09, 9,255.69 and 2,009.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,170.09, 9,255.69 and 2,009.03 is: 3,013.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,170.09 : 9,255.69 = 2,009.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,170.09/9,255.69 = 2,009.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,170.09x = 9,255.69 × 2,009.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,170.09x = 18,594,912.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,594,912.60/6,170.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,013.72

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