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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,329.66, 9,493.52 and 2,168.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,329.66, 9,493.52 and 2,168.70 is: 3,252.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,329.66 : 9,493.52 = 2,168.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,329.66/9,493.52 = 2,168.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,329.66x = 9,493.52 × 2,168.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,329.66x = 20,588,585.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,588,585.98/6,329.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,252.72

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