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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,171.34, 9,257.13 and 2,011.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,171.34, 9,257.13 and 2,011.33 is: 3,017.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,171.34 : 9,257.13 = 2,011.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,171.34/9,257.13 = 2,011.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,171.34x = 9,257.13 × 2,011.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,171.34x = 18,619,143.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,619,143.28/6,171.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,017.03

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