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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,114.46, 9,173.66 and 2,783.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,114.46, 9,173.66 and 2,783.90 is: 4,176.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,114.46 : 9,173.66 = 2,783.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,114.46/9,173.66 = 2,783.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,114.46x = 9,173.66 × 2,783.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,114.46x = 25,538,552.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,538,552.07/6,114.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,176.75

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