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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,168.21, 9,247.68 and 2,005.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,168.21, 9,247.68 and 2,005.74 is: 3,007.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,168.21 : 9,247.68 = 2,005.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,168.21/9,247.68 = 2,005.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,168.21x = 9,247.68 × 2,005.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,168.21x = 18,548,441.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,548,441.68/6,168.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,007.10

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