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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,175.08, 9,263.04 and 2,171.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,175.08, 9,263.04 and 2,171.99 is: 3,258.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,175.08 : 9,263.04 = 2,171.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,175.08/9,263.04 = 2,171.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,175.08x = 9,263.04 × 2,171.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,175.08x = 20,119,197.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,119,197.23/6,175.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,258.13

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