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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,162.93, 9,244.40 and 2,002.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,162.93, 9,244.40 and 2,002.95 is: 3,004.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,162.93 : 9,244.40 = 2,002.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,162.93/9,244.40 = 2,002.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,162.93x = 9,244.40 × 2,002.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,162.93x = 18,516,060.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,516,060.97/6,162.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,004.43

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