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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,160.83, 9,242.69 and 2,000.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,160.83, 9,242.69 and 2,000.52 is: 3,001.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,160.83 : 9,242.69 = 2,000.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,160.83/9,242.69 = 2,000.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,160.83x = 9,242.69 × 2,000.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,160.83x = 18,490,129.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,490,129.98/6,160.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,001.24

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