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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,157.83, 9,235.40 and 1,774.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,157.83, 9,235.40 and 1,774.34 is: 2,661.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,157.83 : 9,235.40 = 1,774.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,157.83/9,235.40 = 1,774.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,157.83x = 9,235.40 × 1,774.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,157.83x = 16,386,684.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,386,684.59/6,157.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,661.11

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