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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,163.14, 9,246.16 and 2,003.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,163.14, 9,246.16 and 2,003.16 is: 3,005.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,163.14 : 9,246.16 = 2,003.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,163.14/9,246.16 = 2,003.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,163.14x = 9,246.16 × 2,003.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,163.14x = 18,521,537.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,521,537.87/6,163.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,005.21

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