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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,176.63, 9,253.27 and 3,052.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,176.63, 9,253.27 and 3,052.99 is: 4,573.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,176.63 : 9,253.27 = 3,052.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,176.63/9,253.27 = 3,052.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,176.63x = 9,253.27 × 3,052.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,176.63x = 28,250,140.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,250,140.78/6,176.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,573.71

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