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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,164.58, 9,243.16 and 2,411.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,164.58, 9,243.16 and 2,411.89 is: 3,616.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,164.58 : 9,243.16 = 2,411.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,164.58/9,243.16 = 2,411.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,164.58x = 9,243.16 × 2,411.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,164.58x = 22,293,485.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,293,485.17/6,164.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,616.38

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