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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,157.02, 9,233.71 and 2,261.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,157.02, 9,233.71 and 2,261.73 is: 3,391.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,157.02 : 9,233.71 = 2,261.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,157.02/9,233.71 = 2,261.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,157.02x = 9,233.71 × 2,261.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,157.02x = 20,884,153.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,884,153.26/6,157.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,391.93

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