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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,168.70, 9,252.96 and 1,488.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,168.70, 9,252.96 and 1,488.67 is: 2,232.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,168.70 : 9,252.96 = 1,488.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,168.70/9,252.96 = 1,488.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,168.70x = 9,252.96 × 1,488.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,168.70x = 13,774,557.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,774,557.70/6,168.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,232.98

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