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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,165.49, 9,249.70 and 2,005.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,165.49, 9,249.70 and 2,005.50 is: 3,008.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,165.49 : 9,249.70 = 2,005.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,165.49/9,249.70 = 2,005.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,165.49x = 9,249.70 × 2,005.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,165.49x = 18,550,273.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,550,273.35/6,165.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,008.73

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