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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,176.03, 9,264.35 and 3,542.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,176.03, 9,264.35 and 3,542.83 is: 5,314.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,176.03 : 9,264.35 = 3,542.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,176.03/9,264.35 = 3,542.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,176.03x = 9,264.35 × 3,542.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,176.03x = 32,822,002.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,822,002.81/6,176.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,314.42

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