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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,173.51, 9,260.46 and 2,277

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,173.51, 9,260.46 and 2,277 is: 3,415.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,173.51 : 9,260.46 = 2,277 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,173.51/9,260.46 = 2,277/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,173.51x = 9,260.46 × 2,277
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,173.51x = 21,086,067.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,086,067.42/6,173.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,415.57

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