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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,168.84, 9,236.82 and 4,821.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,168.84, 9,236.82 and 4,821.20 is: 7,218.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,168.84 : 9,236.82 = 4,821.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,168.84/9,236.82 = 4,821.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,168.84x = 9,236.82 × 4,821.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,168.84x = 44,532,556.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,532,556.58/6,168.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,218.95

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