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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,155.53, 9,233.33 and 1,773.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,155.53, 9,233.33 and 1,773.09 is: 2,659.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,155.53 : 9,233.33 = 1,773.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,155.53/9,233.33 = 1,773.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,155.53x = 9,233.33 × 1,773.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,155.53x = 16,371,516.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,371,516.22/6,155.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,659.64

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