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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,173.04, 9,254.96 and 2,277.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,173.04, 9,254.96 and 2,277.44 is: 3,414.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,173.04 : 9,254.96 = 2,277.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,173.04/9,254.96 = 2,277.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,173.04x = 9,254.96 × 2,277.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,173.04x = 21,077,616.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,077,616.10/6,173.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,414.46

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