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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,123.56, 9,183.72 and 2,660

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,123.56, 9,183.72 and 2,660 is: 3,989.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,123.56 : 9,183.72 = 2,660 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,123.56/9,183.72 = 2,660/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,123.56x = 9,183.72 × 2,660
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,123.56x = 24,428,695.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,428,695.20/6,123.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,989.30

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