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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,170.47, 9,251.58 and 3,398.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,170.47, 9,251.58 and 3,398.45 is: 5,095.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,170.47 : 9,251.58 = 3,398.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,170.47/9,251.58 = 3,398.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,170.47x = 9,251.58 × 3,398.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,170.47x = 31,441,032.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,441,032.05/6,170.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,095.41

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