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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,175.14, 9,255.91 and 3,050.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,175.14, 9,255.91 and 3,050.52 is: 4,572.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,175.14 : 9,255.91 = 3,050.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,175.14/9,255.91 = 3,050.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,175.14x = 9,255.91 × 3,050.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,175.14x = 28,235,315.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,235,315.43/6,175.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,572.42

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