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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,125.56, 9,185.16 and 3,004.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,125.56, 9,185.16 and 3,004.20 is: 4,504.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,125.56 : 9,185.16 = 3,004.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,125.56/9,185.16 = 3,004.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,125.56x = 9,185.16 × 3,004.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,125.56x = 27,594,057.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,594,057.67/6,125.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,504.74

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