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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,170.64, 9,259.58 and 2,277.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,170.64, 9,259.58 and 2,277.76 is: 3,417.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,170.64 : 9,259.58 = 2,277.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,170.64/9,259.58 = 2,277.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,170.64x = 9,259.58 × 2,277.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,170.64x = 21,091,100.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,091,100.94/6,170.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,417.98

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