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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,166.95, 9,253.79 and 2,270.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,166.95, 9,253.79 and 2,270.79 is: 3,407.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,166.95 : 9,253.79 = 2,270.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,166.95/9,253.79 = 2,270.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,166.95x = 9,253.79 × 2,270.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,166.95x = 21,013,402.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,013,402.44/6,166.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,407.42

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