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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,166.36, 9,247.15 and 4,852.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,166.36, 9,247.15 and 4,852.69 is: 7,277.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,166.36 : 9,247.15 = 4,852.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,166.36/9,247.15 = 4,852.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,166.36x = 9,247.15 × 4,852.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,166.36x = 44,873,552.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,873,552.33/6,166.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,277.15

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