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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,165.52, 9,246.12 and 2,466.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,165.52, 9,246.12 and 2,466.76 is: 3,699.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,165.52 : 9,246.12 = 2,466.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,165.52/9,246.12 = 2,466.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,165.52x = 9,246.12 × 2,466.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,165.52x = 22,807,958.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,807,958.97/6,165.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,699.28

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