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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,170.87, 9,255.45 and 2,010.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,170.87, 9,255.45 and 2,010.91 is: 3,016.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,170.87 : 9,255.45 = 2,010.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,170.87/9,255.45 = 2,010.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,170.87x = 9,255.45 × 2,010.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,170.87x = 18,611,876.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,611,876.96/6,170.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,016.09

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