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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,168.90, 9,252.42 and 2,272.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,168.90, 9,252.42 and 2,272.44 is: 3,408.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,168.90 : 9,252.42 = 2,272.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,168.90/9,252.42 = 2,272.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,168.90x = 9,252.42 × 2,272.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,168.90x = 21,025,569.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,025,569.30/6,168.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,408.32

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