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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,162.21, 9,244.53 and 2,266.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,162.21, 9,244.53 and 2,266.11 is: 3,399.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,162.21 : 9,244.53 = 2,266.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,162.21/9,244.53 = 2,266.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,162.21x = 9,244.53 × 2,266.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,162.21x = 20,949,121.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,949,121.88/6,162.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,399.61

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