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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,109.52, 9,155.90 and 3,181.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,109.52, 9,155.90 and 3,181.76 is: 4,768.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,109.52 : 9,155.90 = 3,181.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,109.52/9,155.90 = 3,181.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,109.52x = 9,155.90 × 3,181.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,109.52x = 29,131,876.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,131,876.38/6,109.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,768.28

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