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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,160.26, 9,238.27 and 2,461.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,160.26, 9,238.27 and 2,461.51 is: 3,691.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,160.26 : 9,238.27 = 2,461.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,160.26/9,238.27 = 2,461.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,160.26x = 9,238.27 × 2,461.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,160.26x = 22,740,093.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,740,093.99/6,160.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,691.42

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