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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,183.74, 9,273.96 and 1,741.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,183.74, 9,273.96 and 1,741.14 is: 2,611.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,183.74 : 9,273.96 = 1,741.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,183.74/9,273.96 = 1,741.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,183.74x = 9,273.96 × 1,741.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,183.74x = 16,147,262.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,147,262.71/6,183.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,611.25

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