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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,176.57, 9,253.25 and 3,052.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,176.57, 9,253.25 and 3,052.94 is: 4,573.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,176.57 : 9,253.25 = 3,052.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,176.57/9,253.25 = 3,052.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,176.57x = 9,253.25 × 3,052.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,176.57x = 28,249,636.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,249,636.37/6,176.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,573.68

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