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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,173.64, 9,264.08 and 2,280.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,173.64, 9,264.08 and 2,280.76 is: 3,422.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,173.64 : 9,264.08 = 2,280.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,173.64/9,264.08 = 2,280.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,173.64x = 9,264.08 × 2,280.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,173.64x = 21,129,143.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,129,143.10/6,173.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,422.48

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