Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,173.68, 9,260.52 and 2,014
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 6,173.68, 9,260.52 and 2,014 is: 3,021
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
6,173.68 : 9,260.52 = 2,014 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
6,173.68/9,260.52 = 2,014/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
6,173.68x = 9,260.52 × 2,014 - Step 4: Simplify right side
6,173.68x = 18,650,687.28 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,650,687.28/6,173.68 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,021
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