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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,165.18, 9,248.72 and 2,269.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,165.18, 9,248.72 and 2,269.28 is: 3,404.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,165.18 : 9,248.72 = 2,269.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,165.18/9,248.72 = 2,269.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,165.18x = 9,248.72 × 2,269.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,165.18x = 20,987,947.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,987,947.10/6,165.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,404.27

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