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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,162.09, 9,235.96 and 2,465.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,162.09, 9,235.96 and 2,465.38 is: 3,695.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,162.09 : 9,235.96 = 2,465.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,162.09/9,235.96 = 2,465.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,162.09x = 9,235.96 × 2,465.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,162.09x = 22,770,121.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,770,121.81/6,162.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,695.19

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