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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,114.28, 9,171.90 and 1,731.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,114.28, 9,171.90 and 1,731.78 is: 2,597.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,114.28 : 9,171.90 = 1,731.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,114.28/9,171.90 = 1,731.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,114.28x = 9,171.90 × 1,731.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,114.28x = 15,883,712.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,883,712.98/6,114.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,597.81

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