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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,168.12, 9,253.08 and 2,271.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,168.12, 9,253.08 and 2,271.60 is: 3,407.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,168.12 : 9,253.08 = 2,271.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,168.12/9,253.08 = 2,271.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,168.12x = 9,253.08 × 2,271.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,168.12x = 21,019,296.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,019,296.53/6,168.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,407.73

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