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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,163.74, 9,245.61 and 2,004.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,163.74, 9,245.61 and 2,004.12 is: 3,006.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,163.74 : 9,245.61 = 2,004.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,163.74/9,245.61 = 2,004.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,163.74x = 9,245.61 × 2,004.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,163.74x = 18,529,311.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,529,311.91/6,163.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,006.18

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