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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,167.73, 9,252.20 and 2,271.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,167.73, 9,252.20 and 2,271.63 is: 3,407.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,167.73 : 9,252.20 = 2,271.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,167.73/9,252.20 = 2,271.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,167.73x = 9,252.20 × 2,271.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,167.73x = 21,017,517.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,017,517.47/6,167.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,407.66

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