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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,176.96, 9,265.98 and 2,015.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,176.96, 9,265.98 and 2,015.46 is: 3,023.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,176.96 : 9,265.98 = 2,015.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,176.96/9,265.98 = 2,015.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,176.96x = 9,265.98 × 2,015.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,176.96x = 18,675,212.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,675,212.05/6,176.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,023.37

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