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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,172.58, 9,259.02 and 2,013.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,172.58, 9,259.02 and 2,013.02 is: 3,019.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,172.58 : 9,259.02 = 2,013.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,172.58/9,259.02 = 2,013.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,172.58x = 9,259.02 × 2,013.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,172.58x = 18,638,608.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,638,608.04/6,172.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,019.58

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