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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,292.23, 9,437.73 and 3,170.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,292.23, 9,437.73 and 3,170.99 is: 4,756.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,292.23 : 9,437.73 = 3,170.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,292.23/9,437.73 = 3,170.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,292.23x = 9,437.73 × 3,170.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,292.23x = 29,926,947.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,926,947.45/6,292.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,756.18

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