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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,165, 9,247.98 and 2,061

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,165, 9,247.98 and 2,061 is: 3,091.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,165 : 9,247.98 = 2,061 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,165/9,247.98 = 2,061/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,165x = 9,247.98 × 2,061
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,165x = 19,060,086.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,060,086.78/6,165
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,091.66

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