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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,168.57, 9,252.24 and 2,008.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,168.57, 9,252.24 and 2,008.41 is: 3,012.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,168.57 : 9,252.24 = 2,008.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,168.57/9,252.24 = 2,008.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,168.57x = 9,252.24 × 2,008.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,168.57x = 18,582,291.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,582,291.34/6,168.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,012.41

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