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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,115.68, 9,173.16 and 2,011.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,115.68, 9,173.16 and 2,011.68 is: 3,017.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,115.68 : 9,173.16 = 2,011.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,115.68/9,173.16 = 2,011.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,115.68x = 9,173.16 × 2,011.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,115.68x = 18,453,462.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,453,462.51/6,115.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,017.40

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