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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,111.83, 9,170.35 and 4,139.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,111.83, 9,170.35 and 4,139.69 is: 6,211.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,111.83 : 9,170.35 = 4,139.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,111.83/9,170.35 = 4,139.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,111.83x = 9,170.35 × 4,139.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,111.83x = 37,962,349.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,962,349.99/6,111.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,211.29

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