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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,161.37, 9,246.51 and 2,464.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,161.37, 9,246.51 and 2,464.63 is: 3,698.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,161.37 : 9,246.51 = 2,464.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,161.37/9,246.51 = 2,464.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,161.37x = 9,246.51 × 2,464.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,161.37x = 22,789,225.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,789,225.94/6,161.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,698.73

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