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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,171.18, 9,254.34 and 2,706

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,171.18, 9,254.34 and 2,706 is: 4,057.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,171.18 : 9,254.34 = 2,706 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,171.18/9,254.34 = 2,706/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,171.18x = 9,254.34 × 2,706
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,171.18x = 25,042,244.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,042,244.04/6,171.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,057.93

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