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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,647.40, 9,971.10 and 5,092.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,647.40, 9,971.10 and 5,092.20 is: 7,638.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,647.40 : 9,971.10 = 5,092.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,647.40/9,971.10 = 5,092.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,647.40x = 9,971.10 × 5,092.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,647.40x = 50,774,835.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,774,835.42/6,647.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,638.30

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