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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,109.93, 9,171.73 and 5,708.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,109.93, 9,171.73 and 5,708.41 is: 8,569.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,109.93 : 9,171.73 = 5,708.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,109.93/9,171.73 = 5,708.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,109.93x = 9,171.73 × 5,708.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,109.93x = 52,356,018.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,356,018.15/6,109.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,569.00

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