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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,162.45, 9,236.67 and 2,463.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,162.45, 9,236.67 and 2,463.69 is: 3,692.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,162.45 : 9,236.67 = 2,463.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,162.45/9,236.67 = 2,463.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,162.45x = 9,236.67 × 2,463.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,162.45x = 22,756,291.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,756,291.51/6,162.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,692.73

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