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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,166.10, 9,248.06 and 2,005.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,166.10, 9,248.06 and 2,005.50 is: 3,007.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,166.10 : 9,248.06 = 2,005.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,166.10/9,248.06 = 2,005.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,166.10x = 9,248.06 × 2,005.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,166.10x = 18,546,984.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,546,984.33/6,166.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,007.90

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