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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,168.03, 9,251.03 and 2,218.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,168.03, 9,251.03 and 2,218.49 is: 3,327.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,168.03 : 9,251.03 = 2,218.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,168.03/9,251.03 = 2,218.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,168.03x = 9,251.03 × 2,218.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,168.03x = 20,523,306.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,523,306.45/6,168.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,327.37

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