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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,166.08, 9,242.56 and 2,466.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,166.08, 9,242.56 and 2,466.72 is: 3,697.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,166.08 : 9,242.56 = 2,466.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,166.08/9,242.56 = 2,466.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,166.08x = 9,242.56 × 2,466.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,166.08x = 22,798,807.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,798,807.60/6,166.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,697.46

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