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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,165.42, 9,247.21 and 2,268.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,165.42, 9,247.21 and 2,268.91 is: 3,403.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,165.42 : 9,247.21 = 2,268.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,165.42/9,247.21 = 2,268.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,165.42x = 9,247.21 × 2,268.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,165.42x = 20,981,081.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,981,081.57/6,165.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,403.03

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