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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,145.41, 9,212.58 and 4,171.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,145.41, 9,212.58 and 4,171.71 is: 6,253.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,145.41 : 9,212.58 = 4,171.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,145.41/9,212.58 = 4,171.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,145.41x = 9,212.58 × 4,171.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,145.41x = 38,432,212.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,432,212.11/6,145.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,253.81

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