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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,171.50, 9,257.25 and 2,011.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,171.50, 9,257.25 and 2,011.51 is: 3,017.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,171.50 : 9,257.25 = 2,011.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,171.50/9,257.25 = 2,011.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,171.50x = 9,257.25 × 2,011.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,171.50x = 18,621,035.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,621,035.54/6,171.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,017.26

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