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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,166.79, 9,250.19 and 3,048.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,166.79, 9,250.19 and 3,048.27 is: 4,572.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,166.79 : 9,250.19 = 3,048.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,166.79/9,250.19 = 3,048.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,166.79x = 9,250.19 × 3,048.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,166.79x = 28,197,076.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,197,076.67/6,166.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,572.41

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