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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,163.31, 9,245.84 and 2,267.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,163.31, 9,245.84 and 2,267.42 is: 3,401.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,163.31 : 9,245.84 = 2,267.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,163.31/9,245.84 = 2,267.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,163.31x = 9,245.84 × 2,267.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,163.31x = 20,964,144.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,964,144.97/6,163.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,401.45

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