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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,177.14, 9,262.68 and 3,056.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,177.14, 9,262.68 and 3,056.13 is: 4,582.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,177.14 : 9,262.68 = 3,056.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,177.14/9,262.68 = 3,056.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,177.14x = 9,262.68 × 3,056.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,177.14x = 28,307,954.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,307,954.23/6,177.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,582.70

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