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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,162.48, 9,243.36 and 1,779.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,162.48, 9,243.36 and 1,779.84 is: 2,669.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,162.48 : 9,243.36 = 1,779.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,162.48/9,243.36 = 1,779.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,162.48x = 9,243.36 × 1,779.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,162.48x = 16,451,701.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,451,701.86/6,162.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,669.66

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