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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,165.30, 9,251.55 and 2,270.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,165.30, 9,251.55 and 2,270.10 is: 3,406.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,165.30 : 9,251.55 = 2,270.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,165.30/9,251.55 = 2,270.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,165.30x = 9,251.55 × 2,270.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,165.30x = 21,001,943.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,001,943.66/6,165.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,406.48

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