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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,162.90, 9,243.42 and 2,266.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,162.90, 9,243.42 and 2,266.44 is: 3,399.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,162.90 : 9,243.42 = 2,266.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,162.90/9,243.42 = 2,266.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,162.90x = 9,243.42 × 2,266.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,162.90x = 20,949,656.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,949,656.82/6,162.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,399.32

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