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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,165.64, 9,248.28 and 2,466.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,165.64, 9,248.28 and 2,466.88 is: 3,700.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,165.64 : 9,248.28 = 2,466.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,165.64/9,248.28 = 2,466.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,165.64x = 9,248.28 × 2,466.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,165.64x = 22,814,396.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,814,396.97/6,165.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,700.25

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