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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,171.68, 9,257.98 and 1,955.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,171.68, 9,257.98 and 1,955.90 is: 2,934.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,171.68 : 9,257.98 = 1,955.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,171.68/9,257.98 = 1,955.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,171.68x = 9,257.98 × 1,955.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,171.68x = 18,107,683.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,107,683.08/6,171.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,934.00

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