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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,179.54, 9,268.36 and 2,019.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,179.54, 9,268.36 and 2,019.57 is: 3,029.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,179.54 : 9,268.36 = 2,019.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,179.54/9,268.36 = 2,019.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,179.54x = 9,268.36 × 2,019.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,179.54x = 18,718,109.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,718,109.62/6,179.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,029.05

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