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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,168.08, 9,251.28 and 2,472.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,168.08, 9,251.28 and 2,472.44 is: 3,708.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,168.08 : 9,251.28 = 2,472.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,168.08/9,251.28 = 2,472.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,168.08x = 9,251.28 × 2,472.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,168.08x = 22,873,234.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,873,234.72/6,168.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,708.32

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