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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,170.24, 9,256.25 and 2,274.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,170.24, 9,256.25 and 2,274.35 is: 3,411.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,170.24 : 9,256.25 = 2,274.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,170.24/9,256.25 = 2,274.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,170.24x = 9,256.25 × 2,274.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,170.24x = 21,051,894.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,051,894.53/6,170.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,411.84

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