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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,159.93, 9,234.38 and 2,261.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,159.93, 9,234.38 and 2,261.61 is: 3,390.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,159.93 : 9,234.38 = 2,261.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,159.93/9,234.38 = 2,261.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,159.93x = 9,234.38 × 2,261.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,159.93x = 20,884,554.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,884,554.84/6,159.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,390.39

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