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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,167.20, 9,254.16 and 2,271.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,167.20, 9,254.16 and 2,271.04 is: 3,407.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,167.20 : 9,254.16 = 2,271.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,167.20/9,254.16 = 2,271.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,167.20x = 9,254.16 × 2,271.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,167.20x = 21,016,567.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,016,567.53/6,167.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,407.80

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