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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,164.42, 9,245.71 and 2,267.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,164.42, 9,245.71 and 2,267.91 is: 3,401.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,164.42 : 9,245.71 = 2,267.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,164.42/9,245.71 = 2,267.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,164.42x = 9,245.71 × 2,267.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,164.42x = 20,968,432.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,968,432.50/6,164.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,401.53

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