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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,175.74, 9,261.96 and 1,733.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,175.74, 9,261.96 and 1,733.13 is: 2,599.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,175.74 : 9,261.96 = 1,733.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,175.74/9,261.96 = 1,733.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,175.74x = 9,261.96 × 1,733.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,175.74x = 16,052,180.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,052,180.73/6,175.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,599.23

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