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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,164.90, 9,248.70 and 2,466.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,164.90, 9,248.70 and 2,466.20 is: 3,699.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,164.90 : 9,248.70 = 2,466.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,164.90/9,248.70 = 2,466.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,164.90x = 9,248.70 × 2,466.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,164.90x = 22,809,143.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,809,143.94/6,164.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,699.84

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