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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,171.38, 9,263.98 and 2,476.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,171.38, 9,263.98 and 2,476.16 is: 3,717.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,171.38 : 9,263.98 = 2,476.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,171.38/9,263.98 = 2,476.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,171.38x = 9,263.98 × 2,476.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,171.38x = 22,939,096.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,939,096.72/6,171.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,717.01

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