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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,171.47, 9,253.08 and 3,399.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,171.47, 9,253.08 and 3,399.45 is: 5,096.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,171.47 : 9,253.08 = 3,399.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,171.47/9,253.08 = 3,399.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,171.47x = 9,253.08 × 3,399.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,171.47x = 31,455,382.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,455,382.81/6,171.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,096.90

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