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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,176.08, 9,261.75 and 3,055.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,176.08, 9,261.75 and 3,055.01 is: 4,581.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,176.08 : 9,261.75 = 3,055.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,176.08/9,261.75 = 3,055.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,176.08x = 9,261.75 × 3,055.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,176.08x = 28,294,773.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,294,773.48/6,176.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,581.35

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