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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,168.23, 9,252.46 and 2,008.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,168.23, 9,252.46 and 2,008.22 is: 3,012.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,168.23 : 9,252.46 = 2,008.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,168.23/9,252.46 = 2,008.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,168.23x = 9,252.46 × 2,008.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,168.23x = 18,580,993.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,580,993.33/6,168.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,012.37

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