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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,092.71, 9,137.21 and 3,169.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,092.71, 9,137.21 and 3,169.42 is: 4,753.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,092.71 : 9,137.21 = 3,169.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,092.71/9,137.21 = 3,169.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,092.71x = 9,137.21 × 3,169.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,092.71x = 28,959,617.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,959,617.43/6,092.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,753.16

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