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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,172.56, 9,256.35 and 2,276.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,172.56, 9,256.35 and 2,276.10 is: 3,413.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,172.56 : 9,256.35 = 2,276.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,172.56/9,256.35 = 2,276.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,172.56x = 9,256.35 × 2,276.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,172.56x = 21,068,378.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,068,378.24/6,172.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,413.23

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