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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,164.98, 9,248.82 and 2,005.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,164.98, 9,248.82 and 2,005.42 is: 3,008.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,164.98 : 9,248.82 = 2,005.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,164.98/9,248.82 = 2,005.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,164.98x = 9,248.82 × 2,005.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,164.98x = 18,547,768.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,547,768.60/6,164.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,008.57

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