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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,168.83, 9,253.37 and 2,008.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,168.83, 9,253.37 and 2,008.83 is: 3,013.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,168.83 : 9,253.37 = 2,008.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,168.83/9,253.37 = 2,008.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,168.83x = 9,253.37 × 2,008.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,168.83x = 18,588,452.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,588,452.28/6,168.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,013.29

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