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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,163.95, 9,246.21 and 2,266.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,163.95, 9,246.21 and 2,266.23 is: 3,399.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,163.95 : 9,246.21 = 2,266.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,163.95/9,246.21 = 2,266.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,163.95x = 9,246.21 × 2,266.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,163.95x = 20,954,038.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,954,038.49/6,163.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,399.45

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