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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,173.99, 9,261.95 and 2,013.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,173.99, 9,261.95 and 2,013.03 is: 3,019.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,173.99 : 9,261.95 = 2,013.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,173.99/9,261.95 = 2,013.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,173.99x = 9,261.95 × 2,013.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,173.99x = 18,644,583.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,644,583.21/6,173.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,019.86

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