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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,175.62, 9,264.94 and 2,015.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,175.62, 9,264.94 and 2,015.84 is: 3,024.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,175.62 : 9,264.94 = 2,015.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,175.62/9,264.94 = 2,015.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,175.62x = 9,264.94 × 2,015.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,175.62x = 18,676,636.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,676,636.65/6,175.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,024.25

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