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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,179.99, 9,271.65 and 2,019.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,179.99, 9,271.65 and 2,019.89 is: 3,030.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,179.99 : 9,271.65 = 2,019.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,179.99/9,271.65 = 2,019.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,179.99x = 9,271.65 × 2,019.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,179.99x = 18,727,713.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,727,713.12/6,179.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,030.38

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