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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,158.64, 9,243.20 and 2,463.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,158.64, 9,243.20 and 2,463.48 is: 3,697.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,158.64 : 9,243.20 = 2,463.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,158.64/9,243.20 = 2,463.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,158.64x = 9,243.20 × 2,463.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,158.64x = 22,770,438.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,770,438.34/6,158.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,697.32

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