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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,173.88, 9,259.91 and 2,277.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,173.88, 9,259.91 and 2,277.39 is: 3,415.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,173.88 : 9,259.91 = 2,277.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,173.88/9,259.91 = 2,277.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,173.88x = 9,259.91 × 2,277.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,173.88x = 21,088,415.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,088,415.05/6,173.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,415.75

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