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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,161.44, 9,239.70 and 2,263.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,161.44, 9,239.70 and 2,263.72 is: 3,394.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,161.44 : 9,239.70 = 2,263.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,161.44/9,239.70 = 2,263.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,161.44x = 9,239.70 × 2,263.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,161.44x = 20,916,093.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,916,093.68/6,161.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,394.68

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