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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,170.15, 9,233.70 and 5,046.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,170.15, 9,233.70 and 5,046.58 is: 7,552.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,170.15 : 9,233.70 = 5,046.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,170.15/9,233.70 = 5,046.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,170.15x = 9,233.70 × 5,046.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,170.15x = 46,598,598.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,598,598.36/6,170.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,552.26

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