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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,172.22, 9,259.86 and 2,012.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,172.22, 9,259.86 and 2,012.60 is: 3,019.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,172.22 : 9,259.86 = 2,012.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,172.22/9,259.86 = 2,012.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,172.22x = 9,259.86 × 2,012.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,172.22x = 18,636,394.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,636,394.24/6,172.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,019.40

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