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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,160.12, 9,243.83 and 2,267.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,160.12, 9,243.83 and 2,267.26 is: 3,402.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,160.12 : 9,243.83 = 2,267.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,160.12/9,243.83 = 2,267.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,160.12x = 9,243.83 × 2,267.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,160.12x = 20,958,166.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,958,166.01/6,160.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,402.23

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