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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,171.45, 9,251.10 and 3,048.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,171.45, 9,251.10 and 3,048.90 is: 4,570.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,171.45 : 9,251.10 = 3,048.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,171.45/9,251.10 = 3,048.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,171.45x = 9,251.10 × 3,048.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,171.45x = 28,205,678.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,205,678.79/6,171.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,570.35

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