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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,164.59, 9,245.79 and 2,003.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,164.59, 9,245.79 and 2,003.98 is: 3,005.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,164.59 : 9,245.79 = 2,003.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,164.59/9,245.79 = 2,003.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,164.59x = 9,245.79 × 2,003.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,164.59x = 18,528,378.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,528,378.24/6,164.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,005.61

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