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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,169.06, 8,510.55 and 3,929.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,169.06, 8,510.55 and 3,929.71 is: 5,421.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,169.06 : 8,510.55 = 3,929.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,169.06/8,510.55 = 3,929.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,169.06x = 8,510.55 × 3,929.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,169.06x = 33,443,993.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,443,993.44/6,169.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,421.25

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