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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,166.79, 9,255.36 and 3,207.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,166.79, 9,255.36 and 3,207.05 is: 4,813.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,166.79 : 9,255.36 = 3,207.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,166.79/9,255.36 = 3,207.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,166.79x = 9,255.36 × 3,207.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,166.79x = 29,682,402.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,682,402.29/6,166.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,813.27

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