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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,171.82, 9,251.57 and 3,982.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,171.82, 9,251.57 and 3,982.08 is: 5,969.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,171.82 : 9,251.57 = 3,982.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,171.82/9,251.57 = 3,982.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,171.82x = 9,251.57 × 3,982.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,171.82x = 36,840,536.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,840,536.51/6,171.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,969.16

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