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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,168.12, 9,253.40 and 2,272.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,168.12, 9,253.40 and 2,272.56 is: 3,409.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,168.12 : 9,253.40 = 2,272.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,168.12/9,253.40 = 2,272.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,168.12x = 9,253.40 × 2,272.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,168.12x = 21,028,895.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,028,895.34/6,168.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,409.29

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