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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,172.17, 9,249.87 and 2,611.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,172.17, 9,249.87 and 2,611.33 is: 3,913.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,172.17 : 9,249.87 = 2,611.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,172.17/9,249.87 = 2,611.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,172.17x = 9,249.87 × 2,611.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,172.17x = 24,154,463.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,154,463.03/6,172.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,913.45

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