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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,606.65, 9,112.34 and 4,218.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,606.65, 9,112.34 and 4,218.26 is: 5,818.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,606.65 : 9,112.34 = 4,218.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,606.65/9,112.34 = 4,218.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,606.65x = 9,112.34 × 4,218.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,606.65x = 38,438,186.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,438,186.00/6,606.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,818.11

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