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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,168.22, 9,251.42 and 2,881.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,168.22, 9,251.42 and 2,881.04 is: 4,321.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,168.22 : 9,251.42 = 2,881.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,168.22/9,251.42 = 2,881.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,168.22x = 9,251.42 × 2,881.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,168.22x = 26,653,650.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,653,650.41/6,168.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,321.13

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