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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,282.66, 9,424.26 and 2,066.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,282.66, 9,424.26 and 2,066.16 is: 3,099.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,282.66 : 9,424.26 = 2,066.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,282.66/9,424.26 = 2,066.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,282.66x = 9,424.26 × 2,066.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,282.66x = 19,472,029.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,472,029.04/6,282.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,099.33

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