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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,162.34, 9,244.86 and 2,002.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,162.34, 9,244.86 and 2,002.79 is: 3,004.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,162.34 : 9,244.86 = 2,002.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,162.34/9,244.86 = 2,002.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,162.34x = 9,244.86 × 2,002.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,162.34x = 18,515,461.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,515,461.93/6,162.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,004.62

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