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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,116.94, 9,172.74 and 2,166.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,116.94, 9,172.74 and 2,166.89 is: 3,249.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,116.94 : 9,172.74 = 2,166.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,116.94/9,172.74 = 2,166.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,116.94x = 9,172.74 × 2,166.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,116.94x = 19,876,318.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,876,318.58/6,116.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,249.39

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