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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,160.30, 9,238.59 and 2,463.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,160.30, 9,238.59 and 2,463.04 is: 3,693.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,160.30 : 9,238.59 = 2,463.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,160.30/9,238.59 = 2,463.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,160.30x = 9,238.59 × 2,463.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,160.30x = 22,755,016.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,755,016.71/6,160.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,693.82

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