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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,166.81, 9,252.64 and 2,701.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,166.81, 9,252.64 and 2,701.63 is: 4,053.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,166.81 : 9,252.64 = 2,701.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,166.81/9,252.64 = 2,701.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,166.81x = 9,252.64 × 2,701.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,166.81x = 24,997,163.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,997,163.54/6,166.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,053.50

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