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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,159.33, 9,237.93 and 2,002.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,159.33, 9,237.93 and 2,002.31 is: 3,003.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,159.33 : 9,237.93 = 2,002.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,159.33/9,237.93 = 2,002.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,159.33x = 9,237.93 × 2,002.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,159.33x = 18,497,199.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,497,199.62/6,159.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,003.12

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