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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,166.64, 9,251.63 and 2,218.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,166.64, 9,251.63 and 2,218.29 is: 3,328.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,166.64 : 9,251.63 = 2,218.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,166.64/9,251.63 = 2,218.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,166.64x = 9,251.63 × 2,218.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,166.64x = 20,522,787.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,522,787.22/6,166.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,328.04

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