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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,173.56, 9,260.81 and 2,663.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,173.56, 9,260.81 and 2,663.65 is: 3,995.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,173.56 : 9,260.81 = 2,663.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,173.56/9,260.81 = 2,663.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,173.56x = 9,260.81 × 2,663.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,173.56x = 24,667,496.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,667,496.93/6,173.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,995.67

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