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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,172.11, 8,508.90 and 5,224.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,172.11, 8,508.90 and 5,224.14 is: 7,202.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,172.11 : 8,508.90 = 5,224.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,172.11/8,508.90 = 5,224.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,172.11x = 8,508.90 × 5,224.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,172.11x = 44,451,684.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,451,684.85/6,172.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,202.02

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