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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,171.46, 9,258.27 and 2,275.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,171.46, 9,258.27 and 2,275.90 is: 3,414.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,171.46 : 9,258.27 = 2,275.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,171.46/9,258.27 = 2,275.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,171.46x = 9,258.27 × 2,275.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,171.46x = 21,070,896.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,070,896.69/6,171.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,414.25

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