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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,160.80, 9,237.36 and 2,463.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,160.80, 9,237.36 and 2,463.60 is: 3,693.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,160.80 : 9,237.36 = 2,463.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,160.80/9,237.36 = 2,463.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,160.80x = 9,237.36 × 2,463.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,160.80x = 22,757,160.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,757,160.10/6,160.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,693.86

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