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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,162.72, 9,245.32 and 2,267.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,162.72, 9,245.32 and 2,267.04 is: 3,401.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,162.72 : 9,245.32 = 2,267.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,162.72/9,245.32 = 2,267.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,162.72x = 9,245.32 × 2,267.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,162.72x = 20,959,510.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,959,510.25/6,162.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,401.02

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