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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,160.14, 9,241.02 and 2,267.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,160.14, 9,241.02 and 2,267.28 is: 3,401.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,160.14 : 9,241.02 = 2,267.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,160.14/9,241.02 = 2,267.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,160.14x = 9,241.02 × 2,267.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,160.14x = 20,951,979.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,951,979.83/6,160.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,401.22

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