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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,533.06, 9,794.72 and 3,066.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,533.06, 9,794.72 and 3,066.26 is: 4,597.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,533.06 : 9,794.72 = 3,066.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,533.06/9,794.72 = 3,066.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,533.06x = 9,794.72 × 3,066.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,533.06x = 30,033,158.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,033,158.15/6,533.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,597.10

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