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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,160.55, 9,244.56 and 2,462.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,160.55, 9,244.56 and 2,462.28 is: 3,694.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,160.55 : 9,244.56 = 2,462.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,160.55/9,244.56 = 2,462.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,160.55x = 9,244.56 × 2,462.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,160.55x = 22,762,695.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,762,695.20/6,160.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,694.92

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