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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,169.68, 9,258.12 and 2,276.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,169.68, 9,258.12 and 2,276.76 is: 3,416.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,169.68 : 9,258.12 = 2,276.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,169.68/9,258.12 = 2,276.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,169.68x = 9,258.12 × 2,276.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,169.68x = 21,078,517.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,078,517.29/6,169.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,416.47

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