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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,170.13, 9,246.92 and 3,977.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,170.13, 9,246.92 and 3,977.73 is: 5,961.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,170.13 : 9,246.92 = 3,977.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,170.13/9,246.92 = 3,977.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,170.13x = 9,246.92 × 3,977.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,170.13x = 36,781,731.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,781,731.20/6,170.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,961.26

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