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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,159.76, 9,233.56 and 2,459.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,159.76, 9,233.56 and 2,459.76 is: 3,687.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,159.76 : 9,233.56 = 2,459.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,159.76/9,233.56 = 2,459.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,159.76x = 9,233.56 × 2,459.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,159.76x = 22,712,341.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,712,341.55/6,159.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,687.21

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