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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,164.30, 9,247.36 and 2,268.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,164.30, 9,247.36 and 2,268.38 is: 3,402.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,164.30 : 9,247.36 = 2,268.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,164.30/9,247.36 = 2,268.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,164.30x = 9,247.36 × 2,268.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,164.30x = 20,976,526.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,976,526.48/6,164.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,402.90

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