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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,166.15, 9,249.73 and 2,005.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,166.15, 9,249.73 and 2,005.08 is: 3,007.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,166.15 : 9,249.73 = 2,005.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,166.15/9,249.73 = 2,005.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,166.15x = 9,249.73 × 2,005.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,166.15x = 18,546,408.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,546,408.93/6,166.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,007.78

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