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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,179.51, 9,269.35 and 2,019.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,179.51, 9,269.35 and 2,019.49 is: 3,029.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,179.51 : 9,269.35 = 2,019.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,179.51/9,269.35 = 2,019.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,179.51x = 9,269.35 × 2,019.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,179.51x = 18,719,331.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,719,331.41/6,179.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,029.26

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