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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,673.76, 9,203.10 and 5,181.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,673.76, 9,203.10 and 5,181.14 is: 7,144.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,673.76 : 9,203.10 = 5,181.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,673.76/9,203.10 = 5,181.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,673.76x = 9,203.10 × 5,181.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,673.76x = 47,682,503.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,682,503.52/6,673.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,144.78

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