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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,171.98, 9,258.57 and 2,275.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,171.98, 9,258.57 and 2,275.88 is: 3,414.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,171.98 : 9,258.57 = 2,275.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,171.98/9,258.57 = 2,275.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,171.98x = 9,258.57 × 2,275.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,171.98x = 21,071,348.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,071,348.00/6,171.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,414.04

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