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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,169.43, 9,255.36 and 2,273.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,169.43, 9,255.36 and 2,273.87 is: 3,411.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,169.43 : 9,255.36 = 2,273.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,169.43/9,255.36 = 2,273.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,169.43x = 9,255.36 × 2,273.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,169.43x = 21,045,517.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,045,517.11/6,169.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,411.26

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