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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,170.52, 9,251.69 and 3,398.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,170.52, 9,251.69 and 3,398.50 is: 5,095.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,170.52 : 9,251.69 = 3,398.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,170.52/9,251.69 = 3,398.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,170.52x = 9,251.69 × 3,398.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,170.52x = 31,441,863.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,441,863.04/6,170.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,095.49

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