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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,161.29, 9,242.44 and 2,461.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,161.29, 9,242.44 and 2,461.49 is: 3,692.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,161.29 : 9,242.44 = 2,461.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,161.29/9,242.44 = 2,461.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,161.29x = 9,242.44 × 2,461.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,161.29x = 22,750,173.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,750,173.64/6,161.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,692.44

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