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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,153.36, 9,230.76 and 2,261.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,153.36, 9,230.76 and 2,261.04 is: 3,391.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,153.36 : 9,230.76 = 2,261.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,153.36/9,230.76 = 2,261.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,153.36x = 9,230.76 × 2,261.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,153.36x = 20,871,117.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,871,117.59/6,153.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,391.82

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