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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,163.24, 9,248.31 and 2,465.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,163.24, 9,248.31 and 2,465.74 is: 3,699.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,163.24 : 9,248.31 = 2,465.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,163.24/9,248.31 = 2,465.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,163.24x = 9,248.31 × 2,465.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,163.24x = 22,803,939.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,803,939.46/6,163.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,699.99

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