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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,170.18, 9,257.88 and 2,273.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,170.18, 9,257.88 and 2,273.64 is: 3,411.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,170.18 : 9,257.88 = 2,273.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,170.18/9,257.88 = 2,273.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,170.18x = 9,257.88 × 2,273.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,170.18x = 21,049,086.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,049,086.28/6,170.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,411.42

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