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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,130.13, 9,196.64 and 2,668.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,130.13, 9,196.64 and 2,668.37 is: 4,003.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,130.13 : 9,196.64 = 2,668.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,130.13/9,196.64 = 2,668.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,130.13x = 9,196.64 × 2,668.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,130.13x = 24,540,038.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,540,038.28/6,130.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,003.18

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