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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,167.80, 9,252.31 and 2,271.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,167.80, 9,252.31 and 2,271.30 is: 3,407.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,167.80 : 9,252.31 = 2,271.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,167.80/9,252.31 = 2,271.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,167.80x = 9,252.31 × 2,271.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,167.80x = 21,014,771.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,014,771.70/6,167.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,407.17

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