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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,167.68, 9,251.55 and 2,468.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,167.68, 9,251.55 and 2,468.88 is: 3,703.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,167.68 : 9,251.55 = 2,468.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,167.68/9,251.55 = 2,468.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,167.68x = 9,251.55 × 2,468.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,167.68x = 22,840,966.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,840,966.76/6,167.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,703.33

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