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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,155.94, 9,233.90 and 1,773.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,155.94, 9,233.90 and 1,773.40 is: 2,660.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,155.94 : 9,233.90 = 1,773.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,155.94/9,233.90 = 1,773.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,155.94x = 9,233.90 × 1,773.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,155.94x = 16,375,398.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,375,398.26/6,155.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,660.10

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