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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,163.67, 9,242.66 and 2,462.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,163.67, 9,242.66 and 2,462.78 is: 3,693.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,163.67 : 9,242.66 = 2,462.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,163.67/9,242.66 = 2,462.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,163.67x = 9,242.66 × 2,462.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,163.67x = 22,762,598.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,762,598.14/6,163.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,693.03

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