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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,159.50, 9,242.89 and 2,266.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,159.50, 9,242.89 and 2,266.64 is: 3,401.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,159.50 : 9,242.89 = 2,266.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,159.50/9,242.89 = 2,266.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,159.50x = 9,242.89 × 2,266.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,159.50x = 20,950,252.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,950,252.31/6,159.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,401.29

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