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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,162.52, 9,246.50 and 2,467.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,162.52, 9,246.50 and 2,467.48 is: 3,702.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,162.52 : 9,246.50 = 2,467.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,162.52/9,246.50 = 2,467.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,162.52x = 9,246.50 × 2,467.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,162.52x = 22,815,553.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,815,553.82/6,162.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,702.31

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