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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,165.45, 9,253.04 and 2,272.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,165.45, 9,253.04 and 2,272.59 is: 3,410.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,165.45 : 9,253.04 = 2,272.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,165.45/9,253.04 = 2,272.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,165.45x = 9,253.04 × 2,272.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,165.45x = 21,028,354.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,028,354.81/6,165.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,410.68

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