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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,171.16, 8,511.40 and 4,044.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,171.16, 8,511.40 and 4,044.36 is: 5,578.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,171.16 : 8,511.40 = 4,044.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,171.16/8,511.40 = 4,044.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,171.16x = 8,511.40 × 4,044.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,171.16x = 34,423,165.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,423,165.70/6,171.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,578.07

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