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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,172.39, 8,514.42 and 3,783.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,172.39, 8,514.42 and 3,783.51 is: 5,219.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,172.39 : 8,514.42 = 3,783.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,172.39/8,514.42 = 3,783.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,172.39x = 8,514.42 × 3,783.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,172.39x = 32,214,393.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,214,393.21/6,172.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,219.11

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