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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,168.22, 8,511.21 and 3,932.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,168.22, 8,511.21 and 3,932.01 is: 5,425.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,168.22 : 8,511.21 = 3,932.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,168.22/8,511.21 = 3,932.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,168.22x = 8,511.21 × 3,932.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,168.22x = 33,466,162.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,466,162.83/6,168.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,425.58

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