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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,170.94, 9,255.50 and 2,274.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,170.94, 9,255.50 and 2,274.44 is: 3,411.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,170.94 : 9,255.50 = 2,274.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,170.94/9,255.50 = 2,274.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,170.94x = 9,255.50 × 2,274.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,170.94x = 21,051,079.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,051,079.42/6,170.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,411.32

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