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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,172.92, 9,259.58 and 2,710.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,172.92, 9,259.58 and 2,710.08 is: 4,065.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,172.92 : 9,259.58 = 2,710.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,172.92/9,259.58 = 2,710.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,172.92x = 9,259.58 × 2,710.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,172.92x = 25,094,202.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,094,202.57/6,172.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,065.21

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