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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,165.65, 9,248.98 and 2,004.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,165.65, 9,248.98 and 2,004.58 is: 3,007.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,165.65 : 9,248.98 = 2,004.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,165.65/9,248.98 = 2,004.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,165.65x = 9,248.98 × 2,004.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,165.65x = 18,540,320.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,540,320.33/6,165.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,007.03

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