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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,159.80, 9,237.84 and 2,462.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,159.80, 9,237.84 and 2,462.54 is: 3,693.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,159.80 : 9,237.84 = 2,462.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,159.80/9,237.84 = 2,462.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,159.80x = 9,237.84 × 2,462.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,159.80x = 22,748,550.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,748,550.51/6,159.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,693.07

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