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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,062.78, 9,091.26 and 2,166.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,062.78, 9,091.26 and 2,166.26 is: 3,248.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,062.78 : 9,091.26 = 2,166.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,062.78/9,091.26 = 2,166.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,062.78x = 9,091.26 × 2,166.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,062.78x = 19,694,032.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,694,032.89/6,062.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,248.35

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