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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,159.12, 9,242.33 and 2,266.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,159.12, 9,242.33 and 2,266.26 is: 3,400.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,159.12 : 9,242.33 = 2,266.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,159.12/9,242.33 = 2,266.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,159.12x = 9,242.33 × 2,266.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,159.12x = 20,945,511.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,945,511.45/6,159.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,400.73

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