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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,161.13, 9,243.15 and 2,001.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,161.13, 9,243.15 and 2,001.15 is: 3,002.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,161.13 : 9,243.15 = 2,001.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,161.13/9,243.15 = 2,001.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,161.13x = 9,243.15 × 2,001.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,161.13x = 18,496,929.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,496,929.62/6,161.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,002.20

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