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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,163.36, 9,246.06 and 2,465.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,163.36, 9,246.06 and 2,465.72 is: 3,698.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,163.36 : 9,246.06 = 2,465.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,163.36/9,246.06 = 2,465.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,163.36x = 9,246.06 × 2,465.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,163.36x = 22,798,195.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,798,195.06/6,163.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,698.99

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