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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,172.56, 9,247.68 and 4,087.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,172.56, 9,247.68 and 4,087.62 is: 6,124.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,172.56 : 9,247.68 = 4,087.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,172.56/9,247.68 = 4,087.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,172.56x = 9,247.68 × 4,087.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,172.56x = 37,801,001.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,801,001.72/6,172.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,124.04

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