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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,168.47, 9,253.68 and 2,659.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,168.47, 9,253.68 and 2,659.48 is: 3,989.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,168.47 : 9,253.68 = 2,659.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,168.47/9,253.68 = 2,659.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,168.47x = 9,253.68 × 2,659.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,168.47x = 24,609,923.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,609,923.97/6,168.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,989.63

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