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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,169.88, 9,255.20 and 2,277

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,169.88, 9,255.20 and 2,277 is: 3,415.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,169.88 : 9,255.20 = 2,277 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,169.88/9,255.20 = 2,277/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,169.88x = 9,255.20 × 2,277
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,169.88x = 21,074,090.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,074,090.40/6,169.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,415.64

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