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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,771.17, 10,145.13 and 6,086.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,771.17, 10,145.13 and 6,086.39 is: 9,119.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,771.17 : 10,145.13 = 6,086.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,771.17/10,145.13 = 6,086.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,771.17x = 10,145.13 × 6,086.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,771.17x = 61,747,167.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,747,167.06/6,771.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,119.13

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