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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,153.34, 9,211.16 and 4,972.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,153.34, 9,211.16 and 4,972.36 is: 7,443.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,153.34 : 9,211.16 = 4,972.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,153.34/9,211.16 = 4,972.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,153.34x = 9,211.16 × 4,972.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,153.34x = 45,801,203.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,801,203.54/6,153.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,443.31

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