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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,170.26, 9,263.61 and 5,251.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,170.26, 9,263.61 and 5,251.72 is: 7,884.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,170.26 : 9,263.61 = 5,251.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,170.26/9,263.61 = 5,251.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,170.26x = 9,263.61 × 5,251.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,170.26x = 48,649,885.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,649,885.91/6,170.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,884.58

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