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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,161.31, 9,241.67 and 2,462.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,161.31, 9,241.67 and 2,462.54 is: 3,693.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,161.31 : 9,241.67 = 2,462.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,161.31/9,241.67 = 2,462.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,161.31x = 9,241.67 × 2,462.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,161.31x = 22,757,941.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,757,941.99/6,161.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,693.69

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