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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,162.58, 9,244.80 and 2,266.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,162.58, 9,244.80 and 2,266.69 is: 3,400.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,162.58 : 9,244.80 = 2,266.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,162.58/9,244.80 = 2,266.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,162.58x = 9,244.80 × 2,266.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,162.58x = 20,955,095.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,955,095.71/6,162.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,400.38

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