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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,170.62, 9,255.94 and 2,066.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,170.62, 9,255.94 and 2,066.62 is: 3,099.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,170.62 : 9,255.94 = 2,066.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,170.62/9,255.94 = 2,066.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,170.62x = 9,255.94 × 2,066.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,170.62x = 19,128,510.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,128,510.72/6,170.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,099.93

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