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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,160.62, 9,239.04 and 2,264.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,160.62, 9,239.04 and 2,264.52 is: 3,396.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,160.62 : 9,239.04 = 2,264.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,160.62/9,239.04 = 2,264.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,160.62x = 9,239.04 × 2,264.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,160.62x = 20,921,990.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,921,990.86/6,160.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,396.09

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