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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,179.49, 9,269.33 and 2,019.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,179.49, 9,269.33 and 2,019.47 is: 3,029.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,179.49 : 9,269.33 = 2,019.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,179.49/9,269.33 = 2,019.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,179.49x = 9,269.33 × 2,019.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,179.49x = 18,719,077.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,719,077.41/6,179.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,029.23

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