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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,114.26, 9,163.11 and 3,186.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,114.26, 9,163.11 and 3,186.56 is: 4,775.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,114.26 : 9,163.11 = 3,186.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,114.26/9,163.11 = 3,186.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,114.26x = 9,163.11 × 3,186.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,114.26x = 29,198,799.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,198,799.80/6,114.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,775.52

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