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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,181.36, 9,267.54 and 2,285.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,181.36, 9,267.54 and 2,285.08 is: 3,425.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,181.36 : 9,267.54 = 2,285.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,181.36/9,267.54 = 2,285.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,181.36x = 9,267.54 × 2,285.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,181.36x = 21,177,070.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,177,070.30/6,181.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,425.96

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