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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,166.78, 9,248.28 and 2,467.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,166.78, 9,248.28 and 2,467.06 is: 3,699.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,166.78 : 9,248.28 = 2,467.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,166.78/9,248.28 = 2,467.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,166.78x = 9,248.28 × 2,467.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,166.78x = 22,816,061.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,816,061.66/6,166.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,699.83

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