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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,170.44, 9,249.42 and 2,272.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,170.44, 9,249.42 and 2,272.12 is: 3,405.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,170.44 : 9,249.42 = 2,272.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,170.44/9,249.42 = 2,272.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,170.44x = 9,249.42 × 2,272.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,170.44x = 21,015,792.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,015,792.17/6,170.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,405.88

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