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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,130.16, 9,196.68 and 2,668.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,130.16, 9,196.68 and 2,668.40 is: 4,003.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,130.16 : 9,196.68 = 2,668.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,130.16/9,196.68 = 2,668.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,130.16x = 9,196.68 × 2,668.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,130.16x = 24,540,420.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,540,420.91/6,130.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,003.23

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