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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,068.62, 9,099.51 and 2,366.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,068.62, 9,099.51 and 2,366.62 is: 3,548.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,068.62 : 9,099.51 = 2,366.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,068.62/9,099.51 = 2,366.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,068.62x = 9,099.51 × 2,366.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,068.62x = 21,535,050.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,535,050.73/6,068.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,548.59

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