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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,172.96, 9,260.52 and 2,277.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,172.96, 9,260.52 and 2,277.40 is: 3,416.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,172.96 : 9,260.52 = 2,277.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,172.96/9,260.52 = 2,277.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,172.96x = 9,260.52 × 2,277.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,172.96x = 21,089,908.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,089,908.25/6,172.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,416.50

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