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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,178.05, 9,267.71 and 2,281.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,178.05, 9,267.71 and 2,281.55 is: 3,422.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,178.05 : 9,267.71 = 2,281.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,178.05/9,267.71 = 2,281.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,178.05x = 9,267.71 × 2,281.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,178.05x = 21,144,686.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,144,686.00/6,178.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,422.55

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