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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,175.41, 9,261.87 and 2,278.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,175.41, 9,261.87 and 2,278.89 is: 3,417.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,175.41 : 9,261.87 = 2,278.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,175.41/9,261.87 = 2,278.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,175.41x = 9,261.87 × 2,278.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,175.41x = 21,106,782.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,106,782.92/6,175.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,417.88

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