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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,122.54, 9,183.72 and 4,055.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,122.54, 9,183.72 and 4,055.60 is: 6,083.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,122.54 : 9,183.72 = 4,055.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,122.54/9,183.72 = 4,055.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,122.54x = 9,183.72 × 4,055.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,122.54x = 37,245,494.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,245,494.83/6,122.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,083.34

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