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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,131.01, 9,187.88 and 2,666.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,131.01, 9,187.88 and 2,666.37 is: 3,995.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,131.01 : 9,187.88 = 2,666.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,131.01/9,187.88 = 2,666.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,131.01x = 9,187.88 × 2,666.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,131.01x = 24,498,274.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,498,274.26/6,131.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,995.80

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