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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,161.91, 9,243.01 and 2,266.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,161.91, 9,243.01 and 2,266.31 is: 3,399.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,161.91 : 9,243.01 = 2,266.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,161.91/9,243.01 = 2,266.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,161.91x = 9,243.01 × 2,266.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,161.91x = 20,947,551.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,947,551.93/6,161.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,399.52

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