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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,109.70, 9,167.28 and 3,512.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,109.70, 9,167.28 and 3,512.63 is: 5,270.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,109.70 : 9,167.28 = 3,512.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,109.70/9,167.28 = 3,512.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,109.70x = 9,167.28 × 3,512.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,109.70x = 32,201,272.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,201,272.49/6,109.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,270.52

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