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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,176.98, 9,269.25 and 2,281.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,176.98, 9,269.25 and 2,281.42 is: 3,423.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,176.98 : 9,269.25 = 2,281.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,176.98/9,269.25 = 2,281.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,176.98x = 9,269.25 × 2,281.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,176.98x = 21,147,052.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,147,052.34/6,176.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,423.53

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