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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,166.45, 9,254.54 and 2,273.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,166.45, 9,254.54 and 2,273.59 is: 3,412.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,166.45 : 9,254.54 = 2,273.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,166.45/9,254.54 = 2,273.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,166.45x = 9,254.54 × 2,273.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,166.45x = 21,041,029.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,041,029.60/6,166.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,412.18

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