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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,111.78, 9,159.03 and 3,183.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,111.78, 9,159.03 and 3,183.90 is: 4,771.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,111.78 : 9,159.03 = 3,183.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,111.78/9,159.03 = 3,183.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,111.78x = 9,159.03 × 3,183.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,111.78x = 29,161,435.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,161,435.62/6,111.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,771.35

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