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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,104.78, 9,156.76 and 2,772.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,104.78, 9,156.76 and 2,772.23 is: 4,158.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,104.78 : 9,156.76 = 2,772.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,104.78/9,156.76 = 2,772.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,104.78x = 9,156.76 × 2,772.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,104.78x = 25,384,660.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,384,660.74/6,104.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,158.16

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