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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,611.78, 9,910.70 and 2,168.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,611.78, 9,910.70 and 2,168.29 is: 3,250.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,611.78 : 9,910.70 = 2,168.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,611.78/9,910.70 = 2,168.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,611.78x = 9,910.70 × 2,168.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,611.78x = 21,489,225.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,489,225.63/6,611.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,250.14

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