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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,156.78, 9,235.86 and 2,261.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,156.78, 9,235.86 and 2,261.19 is: 3,392.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,156.78 : 9,235.86 = 2,261.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,156.78/9,235.86 = 2,261.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,156.78x = 9,235.86 × 2,261.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,156.78x = 20,884,034.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,884,034.27/6,156.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,392.04

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