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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,159.10, 9,242.34 and 2,266.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,159.10, 9,242.34 and 2,266.24 is: 3,400.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,159.10 : 9,242.34 = 2,266.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,159.10/9,242.34 = 2,266.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,159.10x = 9,242.34 × 2,266.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,159.10x = 20,945,360.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,945,360.60/6,159.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,400.72

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