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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,171.70, 9,257.55 and 5,199.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,171.70, 9,257.55 and 5,199.70 is: 7,799.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,171.70 : 9,257.55 = 5,199.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,171.70/9,257.55 = 5,199.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,171.70x = 9,257.55 × 5,199.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,171.70x = 48,136,482.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,136,482.74/6,171.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,799.55

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