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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,170.99, 9,301.67 and 5,617.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,170.99, 9,301.67 and 5,617.35 is: 8,467.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,170.99 : 9,301.67 = 5,617.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,170.99/9,301.67 = 5,617.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,170.99x = 9,301.67 × 5,617.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,170.99x = 52,250,728.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,250,728.95/6,170.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,467.16

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