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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,161.94, 9,246.96 and 2,266.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,161.94, 9,246.96 and 2,266.38 is: 3,401.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,161.94 : 9,246.96 = 2,266.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,161.94/9,246.96 = 2,266.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,161.94x = 9,246.96 × 2,266.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,161.94x = 20,957,125.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,957,125.20/6,161.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,401.06

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