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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,168.90, 9,251.16 and 2,008.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,168.90, 9,251.16 and 2,008.13 is: 3,011.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,168.90 : 9,251.16 = 2,008.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,168.90/9,251.16 = 2,008.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,168.90x = 9,251.16 × 2,008.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,168.90x = 18,577,541.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,577,541.48/6,168.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,011.48

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