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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,173.48, 9,263.92 and 2,475.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,173.48, 9,263.92 and 2,475.20 is: 3,714.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,173.48 : 9,263.92 = 2,475.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,173.48/9,263.92 = 2,475.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,173.48x = 9,263.92 × 2,475.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,173.48x = 22,930,054.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,930,054.78/6,173.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,714.28

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