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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,161.32, 9,239.42 and 2,465.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,161.32, 9,239.42 and 2,465.32 is: 3,696.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,161.32 : 9,239.42 = 2,465.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,161.32/9,239.42 = 2,465.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,161.32x = 9,239.42 × 2,465.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,161.32x = 22,778,126.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,778,126.91/6,161.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,696.96

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