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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,177.03, 9,253.90 and 3,053.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,177.03, 9,253.90 and 3,053.38 is: 4,574.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,177.03 : 9,253.90 = 3,053.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,177.03/9,253.90 = 3,053.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,177.03x = 9,253.90 × 3,053.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,177.03x = 28,255,673.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,255,673.18/6,177.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,574.31

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