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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,162.30, 9,244.35 and 2,266.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,162.30, 9,244.35 and 2,266.38 is: 3,399.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,162.30 : 9,244.35 = 2,266.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,162.30/9,244.35 = 2,266.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,162.30x = 9,244.35 × 2,266.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,162.30x = 20,951,209.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,951,209.95/6,162.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,399.90

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