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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,163.44, 9,242.70 and 2,265.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,163.44, 9,242.70 and 2,265.72 is: 3,397.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,163.44 : 9,242.70 = 2,265.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,163.44/9,242.70 = 2,265.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,163.44x = 9,242.70 × 2,265.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,163.44x = 20,941,370.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,941,370.24/6,163.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,397.68

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