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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,173.56, 9,261.30 and 2,012.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,173.56, 9,261.30 and 2,012.60 is: 3,019.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,173.56 : 9,261.30 = 2,012.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,173.56/9,261.30 = 2,012.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,173.56x = 9,261.30 × 2,012.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,173.56x = 18,639,315.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,639,315.53/6,173.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,019.22

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