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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,173.33, 9,253.82 and 3,983.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,173.33, 9,253.82 and 3,983.58 is: 5,971.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,173.33 : 9,253.82 = 3,983.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,173.33/9,253.82 = 3,983.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,173.33x = 9,253.82 × 3,983.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,173.33x = 36,863,312.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,863,312.36/6,173.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,971.39

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