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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,172.89, 9,256.50 and 2,274.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,172.89, 9,256.50 and 2,274.57 is: 3,410.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,172.89 : 9,256.50 = 2,274.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,172.89/9,256.50 = 2,274.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,172.89x = 9,256.50 × 2,274.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,172.89x = 21,054,557.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,054,557.21/6,172.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,410.81

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