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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,173.52, 9,260.34 and 2,425.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,173.52, 9,260.34 and 2,425.68 is: 3,638.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,173.52 : 9,260.34 = 2,425.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,173.52/9,260.34 = 2,425.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,173.52x = 9,260.34 × 2,425.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,173.52x = 22,462,621.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,462,621.53/6,173.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,638.54

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