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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,181.89, 9,265.77 and 2,231.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,181.89, 9,265.77 and 2,231.34 is: 3,344.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,181.89 : 9,265.77 = 2,231.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,181.89/9,265.77 = 2,231.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,181.89x = 9,265.77 × 2,231.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,181.89x = 20,675,083.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,675,083.23/6,181.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,344.46

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