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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,160.64, 9,246.20 and 2,465.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,160.64, 9,246.20 and 2,465.48 is: 3,700.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,160.64 : 9,246.20 = 2,465.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,160.64/9,246.20 = 2,465.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,160.64x = 9,246.20 × 2,465.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,160.64x = 22,796,321.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,796,321.18/6,160.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,700.32

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