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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,163.32, 9,246.15 and 2,002.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,163.32, 9,246.15 and 2,002.98 is: 3,004.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,163.32 : 9,246.15 = 2,002.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,163.32/9,246.15 = 2,002.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,163.32x = 9,246.15 × 2,002.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,163.32x = 18,519,853.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,519,853.53/6,163.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,004.85

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