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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,173.78, 9,260.62 and 2,475.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,173.78, 9,260.62 and 2,475.95 is: 3,713.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,173.78 : 9,260.62 = 2,475.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,173.78/9,260.62 = 2,475.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,173.78x = 9,260.62 × 2,475.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,173.78x = 22,928,779.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,928,779.60/6,173.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,713.90

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