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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,168.14, 9,252.36 and 2,008.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,168.14, 9,252.36 and 2,008.16 is: 3,012.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,168.14 : 9,252.36 = 2,008.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,168.14/9,252.36 = 2,008.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,168.14x = 9,252.36 × 2,008.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,168.14x = 18,580,219.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,580,219.26/6,168.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,012.29

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