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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,162.42, 9,243.38 and 2,463.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,162.42, 9,243.38 and 2,463.66 is: 3,695.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,162.42 : 9,243.38 = 2,463.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,162.42/9,243.38 = 2,463.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,162.42x = 9,243.38 × 2,463.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,162.42x = 22,772,533.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,772,533.25/6,162.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,695.39

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