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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,157.03, 9,235.23 and 2,261.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,157.03, 9,235.23 and 2,261.13 is: 3,391.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,157.03 : 9,235.23 = 2,261.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,157.03/9,235.23 = 2,261.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,157.03x = 9,235.23 × 2,261.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,157.03x = 20,882,055.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,882,055.61/6,157.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,391.58

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