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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,162.99, 9,243.61 and 2,003.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,162.99, 9,243.61 and 2,003.05 is: 3,004.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,162.99 : 9,243.61 = 2,003.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,162.99/9,243.61 = 2,003.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,162.99x = 9,243.61 × 2,003.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,162.99x = 18,515,413.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,515,413.01/6,162.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,004.29

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