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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,173.96, 9,261.45 and 2,013.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,173.96, 9,261.45 and 2,013.89 is: 3,021.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,173.96 : 9,261.45 = 2,013.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,173.96/9,261.45 = 2,013.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,173.96x = 9,261.45 × 2,013.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,173.96x = 18,651,541.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,651,541.54/6,173.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,021.00

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