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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,167.27, 9,251.42 and 2,006.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,167.27, 9,251.42 and 2,006.17 is: 3,009.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,167.27 : 9,251.42 = 2,006.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,167.27/9,251.42 = 2,006.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,167.27x = 9,251.42 × 2,006.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,167.27x = 18,559,888.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,559,888.10/6,167.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,009.42

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