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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,159.43, 9,233.62 and 2,261.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,159.43, 9,233.62 and 2,261.11 is: 3,389.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,159.43 : 9,233.62 = 2,261.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,159.43/9,233.62 = 2,261.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,159.43x = 9,233.62 × 2,261.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,159.43x = 20,878,230.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,878,230.52/6,159.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,389.64

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