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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,172.83, 9,260.28 and 2,011.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,172.83, 9,260.28 and 2,011.65 is: 3,017.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,172.83 : 9,260.28 = 2,011.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,172.83/9,260.28 = 2,011.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,172.83x = 9,260.28 × 2,011.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,172.83x = 18,628,442.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,628,442.26/6,172.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,017.81

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