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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,170.30, 9,257.90 and 2,705.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,170.30, 9,257.90 and 2,705.12 is: 4,058.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,170.30 : 9,257.90 = 2,705.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,170.30/9,257.90 = 2,705.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,170.30x = 9,257.90 × 2,705.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,170.30x = 25,043,730.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,043,730.45/6,170.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,058.75

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