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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,155.93, 9,235.40 and 1,773.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,155.93, 9,235.40 and 1,773.36 is: 2,660.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,155.93 : 9,235.40 = 1,773.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,155.93/9,235.40 = 1,773.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,155.93x = 9,235.40 × 1,773.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,155.93x = 16,377,680.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,377,680.08/6,155.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,660.47

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