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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,124.45, 9,178.93 and 3,003.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,124.45, 9,178.93 and 3,003.72 is: 4,501.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,124.45 : 9,178.93 = 3,003.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,124.45/9,178.93 = 3,003.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,124.45x = 9,178.93 × 3,003.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,124.45x = 27,570,973.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,570,973.80/6,124.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,501.79

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