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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,173.62, 9,255.79 and 2,011.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,173.62, 9,255.79 and 2,011.15 is: 3,015.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,173.62 : 9,255.79 = 2,011.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,173.62/9,255.79 = 2,011.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,173.62x = 9,255.79 × 2,011.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,173.62x = 18,614,782.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,614,782.06/6,173.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,015.21

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