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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,161.67, 9,241.70 and 2,001.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,161.67, 9,241.70 and 2,001.31 is: 3,001.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,161.67 : 9,241.70 = 2,001.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,161.67/9,241.70 = 2,001.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,161.67x = 9,241.70 × 2,001.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,161.67x = 18,495,473.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,495,473.52/6,161.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,001.70

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