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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,113.59, 9,172.98 and 4,141.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,113.59, 9,172.98 and 4,141.44 is: 6,213.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,113.59 : 9,172.98 = 4,141.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,113.59/9,172.98 = 4,141.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,113.59x = 9,172.98 × 4,141.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,113.59x = 37,989,346.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,989,346.29/6,113.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,213.92

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