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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,176.88, 9,266.22 and 2,015.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,176.88, 9,266.22 and 2,015.87 is: 3,024.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,176.88 : 9,266.22 = 2,015.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,176.88/9,266.22 = 2,015.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,176.88x = 9,266.22 × 2,015.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,176.88x = 18,679,448.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,679,448.58/6,176.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,024.09

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