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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,171.05, 9,267.69 and 5,676.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,171.05, 9,267.69 and 5,676.54 is: 8,525.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,171.05 : 9,267.69 = 5,676.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,171.05/9,267.69 = 5,676.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,171.05x = 9,267.69 × 5,676.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,171.05x = 52,608,412.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,608,412.99/6,171.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,525.04

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