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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,163.72, 9,246.82 and 2,268.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,163.72, 9,246.82 and 2,268.04 is: 3,402.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,163.72 : 9,246.82 = 2,268.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,163.72/9,246.82 = 2,268.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,163.72x = 9,246.82 × 2,268.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,163.72x = 20,972,157.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,972,157.63/6,163.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,402.52

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