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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,160.76, 9,245.59 and 2,464.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,160.76, 9,245.59 and 2,464.02 is: 3,697.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,160.76 : 9,245.59 = 2,464.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,160.76/9,245.59 = 2,464.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,160.76x = 9,245.59 × 2,464.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,160.76x = 22,781,318.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,781,318.67/6,160.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,697.81

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