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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,170.20, 9,252.60 and 2,471.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,170.20, 9,252.60 and 2,471.20 is: 3,705.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,170.20 : 9,252.60 = 2,471.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,170.20/9,252.60 = 2,471.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,170.20x = 9,252.60 × 2,471.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,170.20x = 22,865,025.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,865,025.12/6,170.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,705.72

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