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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,162.68, 9,243.06 and 2,002.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,162.68, 9,243.06 and 2,002.80 is: 3,003.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,162.68 : 9,243.06 = 2,002.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,162.68/9,243.06 = 2,002.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,162.68x = 9,243.06 × 2,002.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,162.68x = 18,512,000.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,512,000.57/6,162.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,003.89

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