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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,176.95, 9,253.81 and 3,053.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,176.95, 9,253.81 and 3,053.32 is: 4,574.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,176.95 : 9,253.81 = 3,053.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,176.95/9,253.81 = 3,053.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,176.95x = 9,253.81 × 3,053.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,176.95x = 28,254,823.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,254,823.83/6,176.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,574.24

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