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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,143.06, 9,206.63 and 3,506.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,143.06, 9,206.63 and 3,506.51 is: 5,255.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,143.06 : 9,206.63 = 3,506.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,143.06/9,206.63 = 3,506.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,143.06x = 9,206.63 × 3,506.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,143.06x = 32,283,158.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,283,158.79/6,143.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,255.22

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