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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,129.56, 9,192.72 and 2,666

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,129.56, 9,192.72 and 2,666 is: 3,998.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,129.56 : 9,192.72 = 2,666 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,129.56/9,192.72 = 2,666/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,129.56x = 9,192.72 × 2,666
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,129.56x = 24,507,791.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,507,791.52/6,129.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,998.30

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