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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,173.48, 9,246.18 and 5,136.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,173.48, 9,246.18 and 5,136.68 is: 7,693.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,173.48 : 9,246.18 = 5,136.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,173.48/9,246.18 = 5,136.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,173.48x = 9,246.18 × 5,136.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,173.48x = 47,494,667.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,494,667.88/6,173.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,693.34

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