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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,168.56, 9,254.45 and 2,470.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,168.56, 9,254.45 and 2,470.91 is: 3,707.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,168.56 : 9,254.45 = 2,470.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,168.56/9,254.45 = 2,470.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,168.56x = 9,254.45 × 2,470.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,168.56x = 22,866,872.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,866,872.95/6,168.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,707.01

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