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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,170.43, 9,255.66 and 2,705.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,170.43, 9,255.66 and 2,705.25 is: 4,057.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,170.43 : 9,255.66 = 2,705.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,170.43/9,255.66 = 2,705.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,170.43x = 9,255.66 × 2,705.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,170.43x = 25,038,874.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,038,874.22/6,170.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,057.88

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