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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,162.03, 9,243.96 and 2,266.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,162.03, 9,243.96 and 2,266.14 is: 3,399.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,162.03 : 9,243.96 = 2,266.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,162.03/9,243.96 = 2,266.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,162.03x = 9,243.96 × 2,266.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,162.03x = 20,948,107.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,948,107.51/6,162.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,399.55

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