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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,215.15, 9,322.73 and 1,772.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,215.15, 9,322.73 and 1,772.91 is: 2,659.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,215.15 : 9,322.73 = 1,772.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,215.15/9,322.73 = 1,772.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,215.15x = 9,322.73 × 1,772.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,215.15x = 16,528,365.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,528,365.68/6,215.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,659.37

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