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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,191.67, 9,285.60 and 2,242.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,191.67, 9,285.60 and 2,242.45 is: 3,362.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,191.67 : 9,285.60 = 2,242.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,191.67/9,285.60 = 2,242.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,191.67x = 9,285.60 × 2,242.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,191.67x = 20,822,493.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,822,493.72/6,191.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,362.99

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