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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,167.20, 9,251.64 and 2,005.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,167.20, 9,251.64 and 2,005.87 is: 3,009.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,167.20 : 9,251.64 = 2,005.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,167.20/9,251.64 = 2,005.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,167.20x = 9,251.64 × 2,005.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,167.20x = 18,557,587.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,557,587.13/6,167.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,009.08

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