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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,165.40, 9,249.45 and 2,004.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,165.40, 9,249.45 and 2,004.70 is: 3,007.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,165.40 : 9,249.45 = 2,004.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,165.40/9,249.45 = 2,004.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,165.40x = 9,249.45 × 2,004.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,165.40x = 18,542,372.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,542,372.42/6,165.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,007.49

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