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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,162.36, 9,244.56 and 2,464.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,162.36, 9,244.56 and 2,464.72 is: 3,697.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,162.36 : 9,244.56 = 2,464.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,162.36/9,244.56 = 2,464.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,162.36x = 9,244.56 × 2,464.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,162.36x = 22,785,251.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,785,251.92/6,162.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,697.49

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