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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,117.94, 9,178.43 and 1,735.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,117.94, 9,178.43 and 1,735.44 is: 2,603.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,117.94 : 9,178.43 = 1,735.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,117.94/9,178.43 = 1,735.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,117.94x = 9,178.43 × 1,735.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,117.94x = 15,928,614.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,928,614.56/6,117.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,603.59

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