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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,162.71, 9,216.61 and 5,473.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,162.71, 9,216.61 and 5,473.85 is: 8,186.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,162.71 : 9,216.61 = 5,473.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,162.71/9,216.61 = 5,473.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,162.71x = 9,216.61 × 5,473.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,162.71x = 50,450,280.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,450,280.88/6,162.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,186.39

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