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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,173.84, 9,255.48 and 3,052.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,173.84, 9,255.48 and 3,052.40 is: 4,575.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,173.84 : 9,255.48 = 3,052.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,173.84/9,255.48 = 3,052.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,173.84x = 9,255.48 × 3,052.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,173.84x = 28,251,427.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,251,427.15/6,173.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,575.99

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