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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,164.67, 9,242.29 and 2,002.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,164.67, 9,242.29 and 2,002.15 is: 3,001.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,164.67 : 9,242.29 = 2,002.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,164.67/9,242.29 = 2,002.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,164.67x = 9,242.29 × 2,002.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,164.67x = 18,504,450.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,504,450.92/6,164.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,001.69

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