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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,670.50, 9,194.69 and 5,251.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,670.50, 9,194.69 and 5,251.94 is: 7,239.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,670.50 : 9,194.69 = 5,251.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,670.50/9,194.69 = 5,251.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,670.50x = 9,194.69 × 5,251.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,670.50x = 48,289,958.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,289,958.49/6,670.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,239.33

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