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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,169.73, 9,255.20 and 2,273.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,169.73, 9,255.20 and 2,273.63 is: 3,410.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,169.73 : 9,255.20 = 2,273.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,169.73/9,255.20 = 2,273.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,169.73x = 9,255.20 × 2,273.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,169.73x = 21,042,842.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,042,842.73/6,169.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,410.66

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