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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,165.55, 9,248.32 and 2,465.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,165.55, 9,248.32 and 2,465.18 is: 3,697.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,165.55 : 9,248.32 = 2,465.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,165.55/9,248.32 = 2,465.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,165.55x = 9,248.32 × 2,465.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,165.55x = 22,798,774.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,798,774.83/6,165.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,697.77

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