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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,159.39, 9,243.54 and 2,462.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,159.39, 9,243.54 and 2,462.65 is: 3,695.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,159.39 : 9,243.54 = 2,462.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,159.39/9,243.54 = 2,462.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,159.39x = 9,243.54 × 2,462.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,159.39x = 22,763,639.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,763,639.59/6,159.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,695.76

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