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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,173.74, 9,258.96 and 1,731.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,173.74, 9,258.96 and 1,731.14 is: 2,596.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,173.74 : 9,258.96 = 1,731.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,173.74/9,258.96 = 1,731.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,173.74x = 9,258.96 × 1,731.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,173.74x = 16,028,556.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,028,556.01/6,173.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,596.25

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