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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,173.20, 9,259.80 and 3,094.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,173.20, 9,259.80 and 3,094.48 is: 4,641.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,173.20 : 9,259.80 = 3,094.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,173.20/9,259.80 = 3,094.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,173.20x = 9,259.80 × 3,094.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,173.20x = 28,654,265.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,654,265.90/6,173.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,641.72

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