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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,167.21, 9,253.91 and 2,470.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,167.21, 9,253.91 and 2,470.50 is: 3,706.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,167.21 : 9,253.91 = 2,470.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,167.21/9,253.91 = 2,470.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,167.21x = 9,253.91 × 2,470.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,167.21x = 22,861,790.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,861,790.83/6,167.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,706.99

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