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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,161.68, 8,499.96 and 4,171.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,161.68, 8,499.96 and 4,171.54 is: 5,754.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,161.68 : 8,499.96 = 4,171.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,161.68/8,499.96 = 4,171.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,161.68x = 8,499.96 × 4,171.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,161.68x = 35,457,923.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,457,923.14/6,161.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,754.59

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