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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,179.67, 9,268.72 and 2,019.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,179.67, 9,268.72 and 2,019.33 is: 3,028.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,179.67 : 9,268.72 = 2,019.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,179.67/9,268.72 = 2,019.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,179.67x = 9,268.72 × 2,019.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,179.67x = 18,716,604.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,716,604.36/6,179.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,028.74

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