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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,170.21, 9,257.36 and 2,881.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,170.21, 9,257.36 and 2,881.50 is: 4,323.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,170.21 : 9,257.36 = 2,881.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,170.21/9,257.36 = 2,881.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,170.21x = 9,257.36 × 2,881.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,170.21x = 26,675,068.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,675,068.43/6,170.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,323.21

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