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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,168.29, 9,245.50 and 3,041.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,168.29, 9,245.50 and 3,041.68 is: 4,559.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,168.29 : 9,245.50 = 3,041.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,168.29/9,245.50 = 3,041.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,168.29x = 9,245.50 × 3,041.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,168.29x = 28,121,837.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,121,837.23/6,168.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,559.10

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