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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,226.42, 9,338.69 and 2,066.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,226.42, 9,338.69 and 2,066.46 is: 3,099.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,226.42 : 9,338.69 = 2,066.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,226.42/9,338.69 = 2,066.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,226.42x = 9,338.69 × 2,066.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,226.42x = 19,298,052.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,298,052.01/6,226.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,099.38

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