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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,078.53, 9,101.35 and 3,150.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,078.53, 9,101.35 and 3,150.69 is: 4,717.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,078.53 : 9,101.35 = 3,150.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,078.53/9,101.35 = 3,150.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,078.53x = 9,101.35 × 3,150.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,078.53x = 28,675,486.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,675,486.92/6,078.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,717.50

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