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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,162.62, 9,247.59 and 2,269.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,162.62, 9,247.59 and 2,269.76 is: 3,405.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,162.62 : 9,247.59 = 2,269.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,162.62/9,247.59 = 2,269.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,162.62x = 9,247.59 × 2,269.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,162.62x = 20,989,809.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,989,809.88/6,162.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,405.99

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