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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,108.96, 9,161.52 and 2,004

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,108.96, 9,161.52 and 2,004 is: 3,005.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,108.96 : 9,161.52 = 2,004 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,108.96/9,161.52 = 2,004/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,108.96x = 9,161.52 × 2,004
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,108.96x = 18,359,686.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,359,686.08/6,108.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,005.37

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