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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,173.11, 9,260.55 and 2,012.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,173.11, 9,260.55 and 2,012.09 is: 3,018.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,173.11 : 9,260.55 = 2,012.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,173.11/9,260.55 = 2,012.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,173.11x = 9,260.55 × 2,012.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,173.11x = 18,633,013.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,633,013.75/6,173.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,018.42

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