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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,170.99, 9,251.01 and 3,245.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,170.99, 9,251.01 and 3,245.87 is: 4,865.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,170.99 : 9,251.01 = 3,245.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,170.99/9,251.01 = 3,245.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,170.99x = 9,251.01 × 3,245.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,170.99x = 30,027,598.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,027,598.96/6,170.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,865.93

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