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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,168.48, 9,253.44 and 2,470.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,168.48, 9,253.44 and 2,470.56 is: 3,706.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,168.48 : 9,253.44 = 2,470.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,168.48/9,253.44 = 2,470.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,168.48x = 9,253.44 × 2,470.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,168.48x = 22,861,178.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,861,178.73/6,168.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,706.13

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