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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,162.46, 9,243.90 and 2,414.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,162.46, 9,243.90 and 2,414.12 is: 3,621.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,162.46 : 9,243.90 = 2,414.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,162.46/9,243.90 = 2,414.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,162.46x = 9,243.90 × 2,414.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,162.46x = 22,315,837.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,315,837.65/6,162.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,621.26

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