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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,168.36, 9,248.22 and 2,272.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,168.36, 9,248.22 and 2,272.26 is: 3,406.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,168.36 : 9,248.22 = 2,272.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,168.36/9,248.22 = 2,272.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,168.36x = 9,248.22 × 2,272.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,168.36x = 21,014,360.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,014,360.38/6,168.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,406.80

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