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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,160.23, 9,243.42 and 2,465.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,160.23, 9,243.42 and 2,465.11 is: 3,698.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,160.23 : 9,243.42 = 2,465.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,160.23/9,243.42 = 2,465.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,160.23x = 9,243.42 × 2,465.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,160.23x = 22,786,047.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,786,047.08/6,160.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,698.90

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