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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,162.95, 9,244.71 and 2,265.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,162.95, 9,244.71 and 2,265.23 is: 3,397.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,162.95 : 9,244.71 = 2,265.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,162.95/9,244.71 = 2,265.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,162.95x = 9,244.71 × 2,265.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,162.95x = 20,941,417.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,941,417.55/6,162.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,397.95

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