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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,166.26, 9,243.72 and 2,268

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,166.26, 9,243.72 and 2,268 is: 3,399.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,166.26 : 9,243.72 = 2,268 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,166.26/9,243.72 = 2,268/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,166.26x = 9,243.72 × 2,268
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,166.26x = 20,964,756.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,964,756.96/6,166.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,399.91

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