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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,176.66, 9,263.54 and 2,015.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,176.66, 9,263.54 and 2,015.60 is: 3,022.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,176.66 : 9,263.54 = 2,015.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,176.66/9,263.54 = 2,015.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,176.66x = 9,263.54 × 2,015.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,176.66x = 18,671,591.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,671,591.22/6,176.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,022.93

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