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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,161.80, 9,246.30 and 2,266.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,161.80, 9,246.30 and 2,266.60 is: 3,401.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,161.80 : 9,246.30 = 2,266.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,161.80/9,246.30 = 2,266.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,161.80x = 9,246.30 × 2,266.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,161.80x = 20,957,663.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,957,663.58/6,161.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,401.22

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