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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,176.64, 9,253.28 and 3,053

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,176.64, 9,253.28 and 3,053 is: 4,573.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,176.64 : 9,253.28 = 3,053 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,176.64/9,253.28 = 3,053/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,176.64x = 9,253.28 × 3,053
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,176.64x = 28,250,263.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,250,263.84/6,176.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,573.73

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