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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,161.69, 9,253.67 and 5,667.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,161.69, 9,253.67 and 5,667.21 is: 8,511.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,161.69 : 9,253.67 = 5,667.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,161.69/9,253.67 = 5,667.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,161.69x = 9,253.67 × 5,667.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,161.69x = 52,442,462.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,442,462.82/6,161.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,511.06

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