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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,169.78, 9,871.41 and 6,117.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,169.78, 9,871.41 and 6,117.62 is: 8,422.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,169.78 : 9,871.41 = 6,117.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,169.78/9,871.41 = 6,117.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,169.78x = 9,871.41 × 6,117.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,169.78x = 60,389,535.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,389,535.24/7,169.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,422.79

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