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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,114.23, 9,170.13 and 1,730.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,114.23, 9,170.13 and 1,730.51 is: 2,595.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,114.23 : 9,170.13 = 1,730.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,114.23/9,170.13 = 1,730.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,114.23x = 9,170.13 × 1,730.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,114.23x = 15,869,001.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,869,001.67/6,114.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,595.42

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