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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,176.10, 9,264.70 and 2,015.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,176.10, 9,264.70 and 2,015.02 is: 3,022.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,176.10 : 9,264.70 = 2,015.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,176.10/9,264.70 = 2,015.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,176.10x = 9,264.70 × 2,015.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,176.10x = 18,668,555.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,668,555.79/6,176.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,022.71

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