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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,175.12, 9,266.64 and 2,279.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,175.12, 9,266.64 and 2,279.56 is: 3,420.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,175.12 : 9,266.64 = 2,279.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,175.12/9,266.64 = 2,279.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,175.12x = 9,266.64 × 2,279.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,175.12x = 21,123,861.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,123,861.88/6,175.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,420.80

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