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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,175.26, 9,251.28 and 3,051.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,175.26, 9,251.28 and 3,051.63 is: 4,571.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,175.26 : 9,251.28 = 3,051.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,175.26/9,251.28 = 3,051.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,175.26x = 9,251.28 × 3,051.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,175.26x = 28,231,483.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,231,483.59/6,175.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,571.71

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