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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,168.98, 9,253.62 and 2,420.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,168.98, 9,253.62 and 2,420.60 is: 3,630.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,168.98 : 9,253.62 = 2,420.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,168.98/9,253.62 = 2,420.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,168.98x = 9,253.62 × 2,420.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,168.98x = 22,399,312.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,399,312.57/6,168.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,630.96

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