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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,171.33, 9,257.96 and 2,010.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,171.33, 9,257.96 and 2,010.37 is: 3,015.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,171.33 : 9,257.96 = 2,010.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,171.33/9,257.96 = 2,010.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,171.33x = 9,257.96 × 2,010.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,171.33x = 18,611,944.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,611,944.67/6,171.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,015.87

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