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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,162.38, 9,242.41 and 2,002.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,162.38, 9,242.41 and 2,002.43 is: 3,003.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,162.38 : 9,242.41 = 2,002.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,162.38/9,242.41 = 2,002.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,162.38x = 9,242.41 × 2,002.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,162.38x = 18,507,279.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,507,279.06/6,162.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,003.27

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