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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,171.66, 9,255.06 and 2,274.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,171.66, 9,255.06 and 2,274.75 is: 3,411.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,171.66 : 9,255.06 = 2,274.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,171.66/9,255.06 = 2,274.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,171.66x = 9,255.06 × 2,274.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,171.66x = 21,052,947.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,052,947.74/6,171.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,411.23

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