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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,108.54, 9,163.38 and 1,666.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,108.54, 9,163.38 and 1,666.26 is: 2,499.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,108.54 : 9,163.38 = 1,666.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,108.54/9,163.38 = 1,666.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,108.54x = 9,163.38 × 1,666.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,108.54x = 15,268,573.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,268,573.56/6,108.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,499.55

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