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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,166.10, 9,247.92 and 5,132.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,166.10, 9,247.92 and 5,132.73 is: 7,698.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,166.10 : 9,247.92 = 5,132.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,166.10/9,247.92 = 5,132.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,166.10x = 9,247.92 × 5,132.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,166.10x = 47,467,076.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,467,076.42/6,166.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,698.08

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