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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,173.72, 9,260.33 and 2,225.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,173.72, 9,260.33 and 2,225.07 is: 3,337.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,173.72 : 9,260.33 = 2,225.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,173.72/9,260.33 = 2,225.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,173.72x = 9,260.33 × 2,225.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,173.72x = 20,604,871.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,604,871.35/6,173.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,337.51

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