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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,162.71, 9,245.28 and 2,266.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,162.71, 9,245.28 and 2,266.61 is: 3,400.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,162.71 : 9,245.28 = 2,266.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,162.71/9,245.28 = 2,266.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,162.71x = 9,245.28 × 2,266.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,162.71x = 20,955,444.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,955,444.10/6,162.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,400.36

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