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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,170.96, 9,257.40 and 2,066

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,170.96, 9,257.40 and 2,066 is: 3,099.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,170.96 : 9,257.40 = 2,066 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,170.96/9,257.40 = 2,066/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,170.96x = 9,257.40 × 2,066
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,170.96x = 19,125,788.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,125,788.40/6,170.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,099.32

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