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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,159.81, 9,244.18 and 2,463.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,159.81, 9,244.18 and 2,463.08 is: 3,696.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,159.81 : 9,244.18 = 2,463.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,159.81/9,244.18 = 2,463.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,159.81x = 9,244.18 × 2,463.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,159.81x = 22,769,097.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,769,097.88/6,159.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,696.39

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