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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,164.73, 9,248.46 and 2,005.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,164.73, 9,248.46 and 2,005.17 is: 3,008.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,164.73 : 9,248.46 = 2,005.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,164.73/9,248.46 = 2,005.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,164.73x = 9,248.46 × 2,005.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,164.73x = 18,544,734.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,544,734.54/6,164.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,008.20

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