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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,186.36, 9,278.80 and 1,569

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,186.36, 9,278.80 and 1,569 is: 2,353.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,186.36 : 9,278.80 = 1,569 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,186.36/9,278.80 = 1,569/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,186.36x = 9,278.80 × 1,569
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,186.36x = 14,558,437.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,558,437.20/6,186.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,353.31

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