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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,168.16, 9,248.88 and 3,041.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,168.16, 9,248.88 and 3,041.32 is: 4,560.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,168.16 : 9,248.88 = 3,041.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,168.16/9,248.88 = 3,041.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,168.16x = 9,248.88 × 3,041.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,168.16x = 28,128,803.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,128,803.72/6,168.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,560.32

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