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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,173.08, 9,251.08 and 5,349.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,173.08, 9,251.08 and 5,349.31 is: 8,016.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,173.08 : 9,251.08 = 5,349.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,173.08/9,251.08 = 5,349.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,173.08x = 9,251.08 × 5,349.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,173.08x = 49,486,858.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,486,858.25/6,173.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,016.56

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