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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,162.41, 9,254.70 and 5,667.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,162.41, 9,254.70 and 5,667.92 is: 8,512.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,162.41 : 9,254.70 = 5,667.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,162.41/9,254.70 = 5,667.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,162.41x = 9,254.70 × 5,667.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,162.41x = 52,454,899.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,454,899.22/6,162.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,512.08

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