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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,176.03, 9,252.41 and 3,052.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,176.03, 9,252.41 and 3,052.38 is: 4,572.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,176.03 : 9,252.41 = 3,052.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,176.03/9,252.41 = 3,052.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,176.03x = 9,252.41 × 3,052.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,176.03x = 28,241,855.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,241,855.97/6,176.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,572.82

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