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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,272.96, 9,407.52 and 2,168

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,272.96, 9,407.52 and 2,168 is: 3,251.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,272.96 : 9,407.52 = 2,168 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,272.96/9,407.52 = 2,168/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,272.96x = 9,407.52 × 2,168
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,272.96x = 20,395,503.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,395,503.36/6,272.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,251.34

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