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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,034.99, 9,036.81 and 4,166.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,034.99, 9,036.81 and 4,166.66 is: 6,239.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,034.99 : 9,036.81 = 4,166.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,034.99/9,036.81 = 4,166.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,034.99x = 9,036.81 × 4,166.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,034.99x = 37,653,314.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,653,314.75/6,034.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,239.17

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