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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,175.44, 9,264.64 and 2,015.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,175.44, 9,264.64 and 2,015.46 is: 3,023.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,175.44 : 9,264.64 = 2,015.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,175.44/9,264.64 = 2,015.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,175.44x = 9,264.64 × 2,015.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,175.44x = 18,672,511.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,672,511.33/6,175.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,023.67

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