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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,179.64, 9,266.63 and 2,281.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,179.64, 9,266.63 and 2,281.32 is: 3,420.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,179.64 : 9,266.63 = 2,281.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,179.64/9,266.63 = 2,281.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,179.64x = 9,266.63 × 2,281.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,179.64x = 21,140,136.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,140,136.95/6,179.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,420.93

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