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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,237.33, 8,599.25 and 5,171.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,237.33, 8,599.25 and 5,171.07 is: 7,129.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,237.33 : 8,599.25 = 5,171.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,237.33/8,599.25 = 5,171.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,237.33x = 8,599.25 × 5,171.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,237.33x = 44,467,297.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,467,297.84/6,237.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,129.22

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