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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,017.68, 6,021.48 and 2,168.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,017.68, 6,021.48 and 2,168.72 is: 3,250.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,017.68 : 6,021.48 = 2,168.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,017.68/6,021.48 = 2,168.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,017.68x = 6,021.48 × 2,168.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,017.68x = 13,058,904.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,058,904.11/4,017.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,250.36

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