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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,172.93, 9,243.62 and 3,396.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,172.93, 9,243.62 and 3,396.56 is: 5,086.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,172.93 : 9,243.62 = 3,396.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,172.93/9,243.62 = 3,396.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,172.93x = 9,243.62 × 3,396.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,172.93x = 31,396,459.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,396,459.48/6,172.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,086.15

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