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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,645.68, 9,169.56 and 5,150.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,645.68, 9,169.56 and 5,150.96 is: 7,107.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,645.68 : 9,169.56 = 5,150.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,645.68/9,169.56 = 5,150.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,645.68x = 9,169.56 × 5,150.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,645.68x = 47,232,036.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,232,036.78/6,645.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,107.18

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