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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,170.51, 9,247.70 and 5,388.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,170.51, 9,247.70 and 5,388.66 is: 8,075.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,170.51 : 9,247.70 = 5,388.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,170.51/9,247.70 = 5,388.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,170.51x = 9,247.70 × 5,388.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,170.51x = 49,832,684.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,832,684.14/6,170.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,075.95

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