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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,171.14, 9,257.52 and 2,278.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,171.14, 9,257.52 and 2,278.28 is: 3,417.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,171.14 : 9,257.52 = 2,278.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,171.14/9,257.52 = 2,278.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,171.14x = 9,257.52 × 2,278.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,171.14x = 21,091,222.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,091,222.67/6,171.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,417.72

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