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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,112.45, 9,163.51 and 3,147.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,112.45, 9,163.51 and 3,147.55 is: 4,718.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,112.45 : 9,163.51 = 3,147.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,112.45/9,163.51 = 3,147.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,112.45x = 9,163.51 × 3,147.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,112.45x = 28,842,605.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,842,605.90/6,112.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,718.67

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