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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,665.98, 9,192.42 and 5,173.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,665.98, 9,192.42 and 5,173.34 is: 7,134.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,665.98 : 9,192.42 = 5,173.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,665.98/9,192.42 = 5,173.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,665.98x = 9,192.42 × 5,173.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,665.98x = 47,555,514.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,555,514.08/6,665.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,134.06

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