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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,176.24, 9,265.13 and 2,015.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,176.24, 9,265.13 and 2,015.14 is: 3,022.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,176.24 : 9,265.13 = 2,015.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,176.24/9,265.13 = 2,015.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,176.24x = 9,265.13 × 2,015.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,176.24x = 18,670,534.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,670,534.07/6,176.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,022.96

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