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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,165.14, 9,248.52 and 2,272.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,165.14, 9,248.52 and 2,272.28 is: 3,408.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,165.14 : 9,248.52 = 2,272.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,165.14/9,248.52 = 2,272.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,165.14x = 9,248.52 × 2,272.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,165.14x = 21,015,227.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,015,227.03/6,165.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,408.72

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