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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,181.52, 9,252.23 and 3,961.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,181.52, 9,252.23 and 3,961.71 is: 5,929.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,181.52 : 9,252.23 = 3,961.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,181.52/9,252.23 = 3,961.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,181.52x = 9,252.23 × 3,961.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,181.52x = 36,654,632.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,654,632.30/6,181.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,929.72

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