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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,131.56, 9,195.72 and 2,668

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,131.56, 9,195.72 and 2,668 is: 4,001.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,131.56 : 9,195.72 = 2,668 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,131.56/9,195.72 = 2,668/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,131.56x = 9,195.72 × 2,668
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,131.56x = 24,534,180.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,534,180.96/6,131.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,001.30

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