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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,161.67, 9,242.25 and 2,462.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,161.67, 9,242.25 and 2,462.91 is: 3,694.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,161.67 : 9,242.25 = 2,462.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,161.67/9,242.25 = 2,462.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,161.67x = 9,242.25 × 2,462.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,161.67x = 22,762,829.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,762,829.95/6,161.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,694.26

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