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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,173.96, 9,261.56 and 2,013.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,173.96, 9,261.56 and 2,013.80 is: 3,020.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,173.96 : 9,261.56 = 2,013.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,173.96/9,261.56 = 2,013.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,173.96x = 9,261.56 × 2,013.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,173.96x = 18,650,942.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,650,942.61/6,173.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,020.90

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