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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,157.76, 9,236.36 and 2,261.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,157.76, 9,236.36 and 2,261.88 is: 3,392.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,157.76 : 9,236.36 = 2,261.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,157.76/9,236.36 = 2,261.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,157.76x = 9,236.36 × 2,261.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,157.76x = 20,891,537.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,891,537.96/6,157.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,392.72

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