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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,102, 9,157.59 and 3,180.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,102, 9,157.59 and 3,180.06 is: 4,772.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,102 : 9,157.59 = 3,180.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,102/9,157.59 = 3,180.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,102x = 9,157.59 × 3,180.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,102x = 29,121,685.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,121,685.66/6,102
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,772.48

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