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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,716.04, 9,271.44 and 5,151.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,716.04, 9,271.44 and 5,151.12 is: 7,111.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,716.04 : 9,271.44 = 5,151.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,716.04/9,271.44 = 5,151.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,716.04x = 9,271.44 × 5,151.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,716.04x = 47,758,300.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,758,300.01/6,716.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,111.08

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