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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,165.08, 9,248.14 and 2,003.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,165.08, 9,248.14 and 2,003.46 is: 3,005.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,165.08 : 9,248.14 = 2,003.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,165.08/9,248.14 = 2,003.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,165.08x = 9,248.14 × 2,003.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,165.08x = 18,528,278.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,528,278.56/6,165.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,005.36

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