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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,173.26, 9,259.70 and 2,710.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,173.26, 9,259.70 and 2,710.52 is: 4,065.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,173.26 : 9,259.70 = 2,710.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,173.26/9,259.70 = 2,710.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,173.26x = 9,259.70 × 2,710.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,173.26x = 25,098,602.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,098,602.04/6,173.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,065.70

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