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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,155.28, 9,233.64 and 1,773.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,155.28, 9,233.64 and 1,773.45 is: 2,660.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,155.28 : 9,233.64 = 1,773.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,155.28/9,233.64 = 1,773.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,155.28x = 9,233.64 × 1,773.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,155.28x = 16,375,398.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,375,398.86/6,155.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,660.38

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