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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,173.08, 9,260.64 and 2,011.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,173.08, 9,260.64 and 2,011.88 is: 3,018.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,173.08 : 9,260.64 = 2,011.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,173.08/9,260.64 = 2,011.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,173.08x = 9,260.64 × 2,011.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,173.08x = 18,631,296.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,631,296.40/6,173.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,018.15

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