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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,169.26, 9,885.24 and 6,210.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,169.26, 9,885.24 and 6,210.17 is: 8,562.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,169.26 : 9,885.24 = 6,210.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,169.26/9,885.24 = 6,210.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,169.26x = 9,885.24 × 6,210.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,169.26x = 61,389,008.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,389,008.53/7,169.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,562.81

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