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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,171.30, 9,251.55 and 3,707.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,171.30, 9,251.55 and 3,707.10 is: 5,557.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,171.30 : 9,251.55 = 3,707.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,171.30/9,251.55 = 3,707.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,171.30x = 9,251.55 × 3,707.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,171.30x = 34,296,421.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,296,421.01/6,171.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,557.41

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