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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,169.74, 8,511.09 and 4,675.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,169.74, 8,511.09 and 4,675.02 is: 6,449.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,169.74 : 8,511.09 = 4,675.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,169.74/8,511.09 = 4,675.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,169.74x = 8,511.09 × 4,675.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,169.74x = 39,789,515.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,789,515.97/6,169.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,449.14

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