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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,163.59, 9,244.29 and 2,002.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,163.59, 9,244.29 and 2,002.98 is: 3,004.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,163.59 : 9,244.29 = 2,002.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,163.59/9,244.29 = 2,002.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,163.59x = 9,244.29 × 2,002.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,163.59x = 18,516,127.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,516,127.98/6,163.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,004.11

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