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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,161.82, 9,243.90 and 2,001.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,161.82, 9,243.90 and 2,001.48 is: 3,002.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,161.82 : 9,243.90 = 2,001.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,161.82/9,243.90 = 2,001.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,161.82x = 9,243.90 × 2,001.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,161.82x = 18,501,480.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,501,480.97/6,161.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,002.60

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