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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,170.42, 9,253.22 and 2,009.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,170.42, 9,253.22 and 2,009.42 is: 3,013.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,170.42 : 9,253.22 = 2,009.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,170.42/9,253.22 = 2,009.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,170.42x = 9,253.22 × 2,009.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,170.42x = 18,593,633.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,593,633.49/6,170.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,013.35

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