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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,168.38, 9,252.56 and 2,064.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,168.38, 9,252.56 and 2,064.38 is: 3,096.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,168.38 : 9,252.56 = 2,064.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,168.38/9,252.56 = 2,064.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,168.38x = 9,252.56 × 2,064.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,168.38x = 19,100,758.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,100,758.71/6,168.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,096.56

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