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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,173.37, 9,263.70 and 2,280.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,173.37, 9,263.70 and 2,280.51 is: 3,422.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,173.37 : 9,263.70 = 2,280.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,173.37/9,263.70 = 2,280.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,173.37x = 9,263.70 × 2,280.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,173.37x = 21,125,960.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,125,960.49/6,173.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,422.11

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