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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,161.14, 9,243.75 and 2,001.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,161.14, 9,243.75 and 2,001.28 is: 3,002.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,161.14 : 9,243.75 = 2,001.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,161.14/9,243.75 = 2,001.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,161.14x = 9,243.75 × 2,001.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,161.14x = 18,499,332
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,499,332/6,161.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,002.58

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