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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,168.18, 9,254.88 and 2,271.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,168.18, 9,254.88 and 2,271.63 is: 3,408.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,168.18 : 9,254.88 = 2,271.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,168.18/9,254.88 = 2,271.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,168.18x = 9,254.88 × 2,271.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,168.18x = 21,023,663.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,023,663.05/6,168.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,408.41

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