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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,156.70, 9,236.26 and 2,261.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,156.70, 9,236.26 and 2,261.14 is: 3,392.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,156.70 : 9,236.26 = 2,261.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,156.70/9,236.26 = 2,261.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,156.70x = 9,236.26 × 2,261.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,156.70x = 20,884,476.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,884,476.94/6,156.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,392.15

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