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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,168.72, 9,256.76 and 2,470.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,168.72, 9,256.76 and 2,470.36 is: 3,707.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,168.72 : 9,256.76 = 2,470.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,168.72/9,256.76 = 2,470.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,168.72x = 9,256.76 × 2,470.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,168.72x = 22,867,529.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,867,529.63/6,168.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,707.01

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