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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,159.21, 9,233.33 and 2,262.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,159.21, 9,233.33 and 2,262.71 is: 3,392.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,159.21 : 9,233.33 = 2,262.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,159.21/9,233.33 = 2,262.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,159.21x = 9,233.33 × 2,262.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,159.21x = 20,892,290.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,892,290.64/6,159.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,392.04

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