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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,112.81, 9,170.03 and 1,730.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,112.81, 9,170.03 and 1,730.17 is: 2,595.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,112.81 : 9,170.03 = 1,730.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,112.81/9,170.03 = 1,730.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,112.81x = 9,170.03 × 1,730.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,112.81x = 15,865,710.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,865,710.81/6,112.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,595.49

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