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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,167.36, 9,246.72 and 2,271.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,167.36, 9,246.72 and 2,271.26 is: 3,405.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,167.36 : 9,246.72 = 2,271.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,167.36/9,246.72 = 2,271.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,167.36x = 9,246.72 × 2,271.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,167.36x = 21,001,705.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,001,705.27/6,167.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,405.30

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