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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,165.38, 9,246.63 and 2,466.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,165.38, 9,246.63 and 2,466.62 is: 3,699.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,165.38 : 9,246.63 = 2,466.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,165.38/9,246.63 = 2,466.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,165.38x = 9,246.63 × 2,466.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,165.38x = 22,807,876.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,807,876.26/6,165.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,699.35

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