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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,173.96, 9,261.90 and 2,069

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,173.96, 9,261.90 and 2,069 is: 3,103.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,173.96 : 9,261.90 = 2,069 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,173.96/9,261.90 = 2,069/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,173.96x = 9,261.90 × 2,069
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,173.96x = 19,162,871.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,162,871.10/6,173.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,103.82

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