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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,608.34, 9,913.23 and 2,166.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,608.34, 9,913.23 and 2,166.48 is: 3,249.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,608.34 : 9,913.23 = 2,166.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,608.34/9,913.23 = 2,166.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,608.34x = 9,913.23 × 2,166.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,608.34x = 21,476,814.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,476,814.53/6,608.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,249.96

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