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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,175.68, 9,263.52 and 2,712.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,175.68, 9,263.52 and 2,712.24 is: 4,068.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,175.68 : 9,263.52 = 2,712.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,175.68/9,263.52 = 2,712.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,175.68x = 9,263.52 × 2,712.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,175.68x = 25,124,889.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,124,889.48/6,175.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,068.36

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