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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,181.68, 9,254.70 and 4,103.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,181.68, 9,254.70 and 4,103.76 is: 6,143.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,181.68 : 9,254.70 = 4,103.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,181.68/9,254.70 = 4,103.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,181.68x = 9,254.70 × 4,103.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,181.68x = 37,979,067.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,979,067.67/6,181.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,143.81

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