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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,171.73, 9,259.06 and 2,011.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,171.73, 9,259.06 and 2,011.76 is: 3,018.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,171.73 : 9,259.06 = 2,011.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,171.73/9,259.06 = 2,011.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,171.73x = 9,259.06 × 2,011.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,171.73x = 18,627,032.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,627,032.21/6,171.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,018.12

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