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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,171.57, 9,260.46 and 2,476.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,171.57, 9,260.46 and 2,476.44 is: 3,715.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,171.57 : 9,260.46 = 2,476.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,171.57/9,260.46 = 2,476.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,171.57x = 9,260.46 × 2,476.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,171.57x = 22,932,973.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,932,973.56/6,171.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,715.91

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