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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,175.94, 9,265.82 and 2,015.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,175.94, 9,265.82 and 2,015.97 is: 3,024.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,175.94 : 9,265.82 = 2,015.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,175.94/9,265.82 = 2,015.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,175.94x = 9,265.82 × 2,015.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,175.94x = 18,679,605.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,679,605.07/6,175.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,024.58

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