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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,169.44, 9,247.92 and 2,271.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,169.44, 9,247.92 and 2,271.12 is: 3,404.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,169.44 : 9,247.92 = 2,271.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,169.44/9,247.92 = 2,271.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,169.44x = 9,247.92 × 2,271.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,169.44x = 21,003,136.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,003,136.07/6,169.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,404.38

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