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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,173.55, 9,257.90 and 2,223.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,173.55, 9,257.90 and 2,223.72 is: 3,334.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,173.55 : 9,257.90 = 2,223.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,173.55/9,257.90 = 2,223.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,173.55x = 9,257.90 × 2,223.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,173.55x = 20,586,966.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,586,966.27/6,173.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,334.70

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