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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,179.18, 9,269.46 and 2,018.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,179.18, 9,269.46 and 2,018.00 is: 3,027.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,179.18 : 9,269.46 = 2,018.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,179.18/9,269.46 = 2,018.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,179.18x = 9,269.46 × 2,018.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,179.18x = 18,705,723.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,705,723.93/6,179.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,027.22

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