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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,176.76, 9,253.53 and 3,053.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,176.76, 9,253.53 and 3,053.13 is: 4,573.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,176.76 : 9,253.53 = 3,053.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,176.76/9,253.53 = 3,053.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,176.76x = 9,253.53 × 3,053.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,176.76x = 28,252,230.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,252,230.05/6,176.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,573.96

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