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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,168.73, 9,253.21 and 2,008.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,168.73, 9,253.21 and 2,008.72 is: 3,013.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,168.73 : 9,253.21 = 2,008.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,168.73/9,253.21 = 2,008.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,168.73x = 9,253.21 × 2,008.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,168.73x = 18,587,097.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,587,097.95/6,168.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,013.12

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