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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,177.31, 9,261.25 and 2,014.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,177.31, 9,261.25 and 2,014.81 is: 3,020.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,177.31 : 9,261.25 = 2,014.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,177.31/9,261.25 = 2,014.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,177.31x = 9,261.25 × 2,014.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,177.31x = 18,659,659.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,659,659.11/6,177.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,020.68

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