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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,170.40, 9,250.40 and 2,881.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,170.40, 9,250.40 and 2,881.76 is: 4,320.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,170.40 : 9,250.40 = 2,881.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,170.40/9,250.40 = 2,881.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,170.40x = 9,250.40 × 2,881.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,170.40x = 26,657,432.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,657,432.70/6,170.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,320.21

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