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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,171.29, 9,222.96 and 4,508.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,171.29, 9,222.96 and 4,508.87 is: 6,738.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,171.29 : 9,222.96 = 4,508.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,171.29/9,222.96 = 4,508.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,171.29x = 9,222.96 × 4,508.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,171.29x = 41,585,098.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,585,098.45/6,171.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,738.48

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