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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,161.25, 9,241.88 and 2,465.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,161.25, 9,241.88 and 2,465.13 is: 3,697.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,161.25 : 9,241.88 = 2,465.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,161.25/9,241.88 = 2,465.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,161.25x = 9,241.88 × 2,465.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,161.25x = 22,782,435.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,782,435.64/6,161.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,697.70

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