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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,170.82, 9,256.23 and 1,553.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,170.82, 9,256.23 and 1,553.82 is: 2,330.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,170.82 : 9,256.23 = 1,553.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,170.82/9,256.23 = 1,553.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,170.82x = 9,256.23 × 1,553.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,170.82x = 14,382,515.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,382,515.30/6,170.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,330.73

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