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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,166.77, 9,239.38 and 5,133.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,166.77, 9,239.38 and 5,133.41 is: 7,691.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,166.77 : 9,239.38 = 5,133.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,166.77/9,239.38 = 5,133.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,166.77x = 9,239.38 × 5,133.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,166.77x = 47,429,525.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,429,525.69/6,166.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,691.15

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