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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,172.19, 9,256.28 and 2,011.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,172.19, 9,256.28 and 2,011.10 is: 3,015.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,172.19 : 9,256.28 = 2,011.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,172.19/9,256.28 = 2,011.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,172.19x = 9,256.28 × 2,011.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,172.19x = 18,615,248.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,615,248.37/6,172.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,015.99

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