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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,168.51, 9,259.61 and 2,473.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,168.51, 9,259.61 and 2,473.38 is: 3,712.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,168.51 : 9,259.61 = 2,473.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,168.51/9,259.61 = 2,473.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,168.51x = 9,259.61 × 2,473.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,168.51x = 22,902,521.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,902,521.81/6,168.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,712.81

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