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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,115.75, 9,170.73 and 2,369.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,115.75, 9,170.73 and 2,369.28 is: 3,552.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,115.75 : 9,170.73 = 2,369.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,115.75/9,170.73 = 2,369.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,115.75x = 9,170.73 × 2,369.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,115.75x = 21,728,046.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,728,046.49/6,115.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,552.80

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