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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,170.81, 9,262.28 and 4,522.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,170.81, 9,262.28 and 4,522.66 is: 6,788.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,170.81 : 9,262.28 = 4,522.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,170.81/9,262.28 = 4,522.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,170.81x = 9,262.28 × 4,522.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,170.81x = 41,890,131.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,890,131.42/6,170.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,788.44

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