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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,172.39, 9,253.79 and 3,050.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,172.39, 9,253.79 and 3,050.24 is: 4,572.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,172.39 : 9,253.79 = 3,050.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,172.39/9,253.79 = 3,050.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,172.39x = 9,253.79 × 3,050.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,172.39x = 28,226,280.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,226,280.41/6,172.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,572.99

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