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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,166.31, 9,253.58 and 2,270.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,166.31, 9,253.58 and 2,270.70 is: 3,407.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,166.31 : 9,253.58 = 2,270.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,166.31/9,253.58 = 2,270.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,166.31x = 9,253.58 × 2,270.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,166.31x = 21,012,092.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,012,092.75/6,166.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,407.57

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