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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,168.00, 9,253.21 and 2,272.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,168.00, 9,253.21 and 2,272.44 is: 3,409.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,168.00 : 9,253.21 = 2,272.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,168.00/9,253.21 = 2,272.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,168.00x = 9,253.21 × 2,272.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,168.00x = 21,027,312.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,027,312.59/6,168.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,409.10

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