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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,171.84, 9,252.48 and 3,050.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,171.84, 9,252.48 and 3,050.40 is: 4,572.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,171.84 : 9,252.48 = 3,050.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,171.84/9,252.48 = 3,050.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,171.84x = 9,252.48 × 3,050.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,171.84x = 28,223,764.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,223,764.99/6,171.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,572.99

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