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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,161.35, 9,236.49 and 2,264.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,161.35, 9,236.49 and 2,264.80 is: 3,395.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,161.35 : 9,236.49 = 2,264.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,161.35/9,236.49 = 2,264.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,161.35x = 9,236.49 × 2,264.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,161.35x = 20,918,802.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,918,802.55/6,161.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,395.17

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