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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,171.23, 9,256.83 and 2,011.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,171.23, 9,256.83 and 2,011.22 is: 3,016.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,171.23 : 9,256.83 = 2,011.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,171.23/9,256.83 = 2,011.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,171.23x = 9,256.83 × 2,011.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,171.23x = 18,617,544.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,617,544.77/6,171.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,016.83

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