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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,168.79, 9,246.25 and 3,042.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,168.79, 9,246.25 and 3,042.18 is: 4,559.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,168.79 : 9,246.25 = 3,042.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,168.79/9,246.25 = 3,042.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,168.79x = 9,246.25 × 3,042.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,168.79x = 28,128,741.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,128,741.61/6,168.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,559.85

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