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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,004.68, 9,011.64 and 4,168.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,004.68, 9,011.64 and 4,168.68 is: 6,256.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,004.68 : 9,011.64 = 4,168.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,004.68/9,011.64 = 4,168.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,004.68x = 9,011.64 × 4,168.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,004.68x = 37,566,643.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,566,643.44/6,004.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,256.23

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