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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,161.64, 9,242.16 and 2,265.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,161.64, 9,242.16 and 2,265.80 is: 3,398.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,161.64 : 9,242.16 = 2,265.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,161.64/9,242.16 = 2,265.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,161.64x = 9,242.16 × 2,265.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,161.64x = 20,940,886.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,940,886.13/6,161.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,398.59

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