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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,274.13, 9,415.51 and 2,170.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,274.13, 9,415.51 and 2,170.13 is: 3,256.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,274.13 : 9,415.51 = 2,170.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,274.13/9,415.51 = 2,170.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,274.13x = 9,415.51 × 2,170.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,274.13x = 20,432,828.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,432,828.21/6,274.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,256.68

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