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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,175.20, 9,335.73 and 6,175.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,175.20, 9,335.73 and 6,175.20 is: 9,335.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,175.20 : 9,335.73 = 6,175.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,175.20/9,335.73 = 6,175.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,175.20x = 9,335.73 × 6,175.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,175.20x = 57,649,999.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,649,999.90/6,175.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,335.73

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