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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,162.04, 9,243.57 and 2,462.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,162.04, 9,243.57 and 2,462.25 is: 3,693.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,162.04 : 9,243.57 = 2,462.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,162.04/9,243.57 = 2,462.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,162.04x = 9,243.57 × 2,462.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,162.04x = 22,759,921.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,759,921.70/6,162.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,693.57

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