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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,171.76, 9,250.80 and 4,706.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,171.76, 9,250.80 and 4,706.08 is: 7,053.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,171.76 : 9,250.80 = 4,706.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,171.76/9,250.80 = 4,706.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,171.76x = 9,250.80 × 4,706.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,171.76x = 43,535,004.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,535,004.86/6,171.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,053.90

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