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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,168.70, 9,252.12 and 2,272.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,168.70, 9,252.12 and 2,272.20 is: 3,407.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,168.70 : 9,252.12 = 2,272.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,168.70/9,252.12 = 2,272.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,168.70x = 9,252.12 × 2,272.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,168.70x = 21,022,667.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,022,667.06/6,168.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,407.96

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