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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,163.38, 9,243.91 and 2,003.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,163.38, 9,243.91 and 2,003.43 is: 3,004.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,163.38 : 9,243.91 = 2,003.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,163.38/9,243.91 = 2,003.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,163.38x = 9,243.91 × 2,003.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,163.38x = 18,519,526.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,519,526.61/6,163.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,004.77

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