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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,172, 9,257.32 and 1,555

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,172, 9,257.32 and 1,555 is: 2,332.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,172 : 9,257.32 = 1,555 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,172/9,257.32 = 1,555/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,172x = 9,257.32 × 1,555
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,172x = 14,395,132.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,395,132.60/6,172
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,332.33

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