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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,160.72, 9,242.32 and 2,265.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,160.72, 9,242.32 and 2,265.04 is: 3,398.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,160.72 : 9,242.32 = 2,265.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,160.72/9,242.32 = 2,265.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,160.72x = 9,242.32 × 2,265.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,160.72x = 20,934,224.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,934,224.49/6,160.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,398.02

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