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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,170.98, 9,237.32 and 4,991.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,170.98, 9,237.32 and 4,991.14 is: 7,471.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,170.98 : 9,237.32 = 4,991.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,170.98/9,237.32 = 4,991.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,170.98x = 9,237.32 × 4,991.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,170.98x = 46,104,746.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,104,746.73/6,170.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,471.22

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