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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,124.38, 9,180.09 and 3,005.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,124.38, 9,180.09 and 3,005.34 is: 4,504.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,124.38 : 9,180.09 = 3,005.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,124.38/9,180.09 = 3,005.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,124.38x = 9,180.09 × 3,005.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,124.38x = 27,589,291.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,589,291.68/6,124.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,504.83

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