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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,161.28, 9,241.59 and 2,265.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,161.28, 9,241.59 and 2,265.39 is: 3,397.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,161.28 : 9,241.59 = 2,265.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,161.28/9,241.59 = 2,265.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,161.28x = 9,241.59 × 2,265.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,161.28x = 20,935,805.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,935,805.57/6,161.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,397.96

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