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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,163.91, 8,497.91 and 4,035.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,163.91, 8,497.91 and 4,035.77 is: 5,563.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,163.91 : 8,497.91 = 4,035.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,163.91/8,497.91 = 4,035.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,163.91x = 8,497.91 × 4,035.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,163.91x = 34,295,547.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,295,547.57/6,163.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,563.93

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