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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,167.93, 9,252.54 and 2,272.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,167.93, 9,252.54 and 2,272.32 is: 3,408.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,167.93 : 9,252.54 = 2,272.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,167.93/9,252.54 = 2,272.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,167.93x = 9,252.54 × 2,272.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,167.93x = 21,024,731.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,024,731.69/6,167.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,408.72

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