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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,173.89, 9,266.02 and 5,784.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,173.89, 9,266.02 and 5,784.65 is: 8,681.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,173.89 : 9,266.02 = 5,784.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,173.89/9,266.02 = 5,784.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,173.89x = 9,266.02 × 5,784.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,173.89x = 53,600,682.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,600,682.59/6,173.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,681.83

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