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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,172.68, 9,254.40 and 2,010.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,172.68, 9,254.40 and 2,010.20 is: 3,013.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,172.68 : 9,254.40 = 2,010.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,172.68/9,254.40 = 2,010.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,172.68x = 9,254.40 × 2,010.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,172.68x = 18,603,148.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,603,148.61/6,172.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,013.79

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