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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,161.08, 9,241.48 and 2,001.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,161.08, 9,241.48 and 2,001.08 is: 3,001.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,161.08 : 9,241.48 = 2,001.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,161.08/9,241.48 = 2,001.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,161.08x = 9,241.48 × 2,001.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,161.08x = 18,492,894.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,492,894.59/6,161.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,001.57

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