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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,171.96, 9,258.45 and 2,011.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,171.96, 9,258.45 and 2,011.89 is: 3,018.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,171.96 : 9,258.45 = 2,011.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,171.96/9,258.45 = 2,011.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,171.96x = 9,258.45 × 2,011.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,171.96x = 18,626,982.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,626,982.97/6,171.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,018.00

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