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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,157.49, 9,233.51 and 1,773.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,157.49, 9,233.51 and 1,773.93 is: 2,660.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,157.49 : 9,233.51 = 1,773.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,157.49/9,233.51 = 1,773.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,157.49x = 9,233.51 × 1,773.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,157.49x = 16,379,600.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,379,600.39/6,157.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,660.11

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