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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,173.69, 9,261.14 and 2,012.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,173.69, 9,261.14 and 2,012.58 is: 3,019.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,173.69 : 9,261.14 = 2,012.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,173.69/9,261.14 = 2,012.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,173.69x = 9,261.14 × 2,012.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,173.69x = 18,638,775.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,638,775.08/6,173.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,019.07

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