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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,158.23, 9,240.42 and 2,463.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,158.23, 9,240.42 and 2,463.11 is: 3,695.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,158.23 : 9,240.42 = 2,463.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,158.23/9,240.42 = 2,463.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,158.23x = 9,240.42 × 2,463.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,158.23x = 22,760,151.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,760,151.27/6,158.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,695.89

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