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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,166.98, 9,245.61 and 2,269.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,166.98, 9,245.61 and 2,269.26 is: 3,402.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,166.98 : 9,245.61 = 2,269.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,166.98/9,245.61 = 2,269.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,166.98x = 9,245.61 × 2,269.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,166.98x = 20,980,692.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,980,692.95/6,166.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,402.10

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