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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,161.12, 9,245.34 and 2,268.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,161.12, 9,245.34 and 2,268.26 is: 3,403.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,161.12 : 9,245.34 = 2,268.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,161.12/9,245.34 = 2,268.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,161.12x = 9,245.34 × 2,268.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,161.12x = 20,970,834.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,970,834.91/6,161.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,403.74

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