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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,045.67, 9,064.31 and 2,666.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,045.67, 9,064.31 and 2,666.82 is: 3,998.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,045.67 : 9,064.31 = 2,666.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,045.67/9,064.31 = 2,666.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,045.67x = 9,064.31 × 2,666.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,045.67x = 24,172,903.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,172,903.85/6,045.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,998.38

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