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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,112.34, 9,166.80 and 2,363.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,112.34, 9,166.80 and 2,363.26 is: 3,544.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,112.34 : 9,166.80 = 2,363.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,112.34/9,166.80 = 2,363.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,112.34x = 9,166.80 × 2,363.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,112.34x = 21,663,531.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,663,531.77/6,112.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,544.23

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