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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,163.19, 9,255.92 and 5,668.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,163.19, 9,255.92 and 5,668.71 is: 8,513.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,163.19 : 9,255.92 = 5,668.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,163.19/9,255.92 = 5,668.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,163.19x = 9,255.92 × 5,668.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,163.19x = 52,469,097.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,469,097.92/6,163.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,513.31

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