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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,173.52, 9,261.08 and 2,711.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,173.52, 9,261.08 and 2,711.56 is: 4,067.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,173.52 : 9,261.08 = 2,711.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,173.52/9,261.08 = 2,711.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,173.52x = 9,261.08 × 2,711.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,173.52x = 25,111,974.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,111,974.08/6,173.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,067.69

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