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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,171.30, 9,257.58 and 2,274.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,171.30, 9,257.58 and 2,274.81 is: 3,412.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,171.30 : 9,257.58 = 2,274.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,171.30/9,257.58 = 2,274.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,171.30x = 9,257.58 × 2,274.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,171.30x = 21,059,235.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,059,235.56/6,171.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,412.45

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