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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,164.59, 9,245.68 and 5,131.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,164.59, 9,245.68 and 5,131.23 is: 7,695.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,164.59 : 9,245.68 = 5,131.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,164.59/9,245.68 = 5,131.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,164.59x = 9,245.68 × 5,131.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,164.59x = 47,441,715.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,441,715.09/6,164.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,695.84

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