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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,172.02, 9,258.03 and 2,709.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,172.02, 9,258.03 and 2,709.30 is: 4,063.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,172.02 : 9,258.03 = 2,709.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,172.02/9,258.03 = 2,709.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,172.02x = 9,258.03 × 2,709.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,172.02x = 25,082,780.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,082,780.68/6,172.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,063.95

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