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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,171.31, 9,236.21 and 4,666.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,171.31, 9,236.21 and 4,666.25 is: 6,983.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,171.31 : 9,236.21 = 4,666.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,171.31/9,236.21 = 4,666.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,171.31x = 9,236.21 × 4,666.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,171.31x = 43,098,507.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,098,507.50/6,171.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,983.69

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