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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,173.39, 9,254.62 and 4,611.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,173.39, 9,254.62 and 4,611.51 is: 6,913.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,173.39 : 9,254.62 = 4,611.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,173.39/9,254.62 = 4,611.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,173.39x = 9,254.62 × 4,611.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,173.39x = 42,677,778.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,677,778.44/6,173.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,913.18

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