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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,168.78, 9,251.28 and 2,469.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,168.78, 9,251.28 and 2,469.06 is: 3,702.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,168.78 : 9,251.28 = 2,469.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,168.78/9,251.28 = 2,469.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,168.78x = 9,251.28 × 2,469.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,168.78x = 22,841,965.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,841,965.40/6,168.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,702.83

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