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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,117.92, 9,176.72 and 1,735.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,117.92, 9,176.72 and 1,735.28 is: 2,602.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,117.92 : 9,176.72 = 1,735.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,117.92/9,176.72 = 1,735.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,117.92x = 9,176.72 × 1,735.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,117.92x = 15,924,178.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,924,178.68/6,117.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,602.87

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