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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,155.28, 9,233.55 and 1,773.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,155.28, 9,233.55 and 1,773.41 is: 2,660.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,155.28 : 9,233.55 = 1,773.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,155.28/9,233.55 = 1,773.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,155.28x = 9,233.55 × 1,773.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,155.28x = 16,374,823.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,374,823.74/6,155.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,660.29

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