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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,275.46, 9,411.27 and 2,170.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,275.46, 9,411.27 and 2,170.50 is: 3,255.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,275.46 : 9,411.27 = 2,170.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,275.46/9,411.27 = 2,170.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,275.46x = 9,411.27 × 2,170.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,275.46x = 20,427,161.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,427,161.54/6,275.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,255.09

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