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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,174.06, 9,261.91 and 2,012.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,174.06, 9,261.91 and 2,012.61 is: 3,019.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,174.06 : 9,261.91 = 2,012.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,174.06/9,261.91 = 2,012.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,174.06x = 9,261.91 × 2,012.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,174.06x = 18,640,612.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,640,612.69/6,174.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,019.18

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