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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,171.30, 9,257.06 and 2,011.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,171.30, 9,257.06 and 2,011.29 is: 3,016.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,171.30 : 9,257.06 = 2,011.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,171.30/9,257.06 = 2,011.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,171.30x = 9,257.06 × 2,011.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,171.30x = 18,618,632.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,618,632.21/6,171.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,016.97

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