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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,164.99, 9,246.61 and 2,005.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,164.99, 9,246.61 and 2,005.05 is: 3,007.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,164.99 : 9,246.61 = 2,005.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,164.99/9,246.61 = 2,005.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,164.99x = 9,246.61 × 2,005.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,164.99x = 18,539,910.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,539,910.37/6,164.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,007.29

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