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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,166.59, 9,249.63 and 2,217.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,166.59, 9,249.63 and 2,217.97 is: 3,326.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,166.59 : 9,249.63 = 2,217.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,166.59/9,249.63 = 2,217.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,166.59x = 9,249.63 × 2,217.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,166.59x = 20,515,401.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,515,401.85/6,166.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,326.86

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