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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,178.98, 9,269.89 and 2,019.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,178.98, 9,269.89 and 2,019.30 is: 3,029.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,178.98 : 9,269.89 = 2,019.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,178.98/9,269.89 = 2,019.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,178.98x = 9,269.89 × 2,019.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,178.98x = 18,718,738.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,718,738.64/6,178.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,029.42

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