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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,066.39, 9,098.86 and 2,116.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,066.39, 9,098.86 and 2,116.96 is: 3,175.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,066.39 : 9,098.86 = 2,116.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,066.39/9,098.86 = 2,116.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,066.39x = 9,098.86 × 2,116.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,066.39x = 19,261,922.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,261,922.67/6,066.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,175.19

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