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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,181.61, 9,270.49 and 2,232.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,181.61, 9,270.49 and 2,232.35 is: 3,347.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,181.61 : 9,270.49 = 2,232.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,181.61/9,270.49 = 2,232.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,181.61x = 9,270.49 × 2,232.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,181.61x = 20,694,995.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,694,995.95/6,181.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,347.84

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