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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,177.33, 9,267.75 and 3,058.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,177.33, 9,267.75 and 3,058.29 is: 4,588.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,177.33 : 9,267.75 = 3,058.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,177.33/9,267.75 = 3,058.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,177.33x = 9,267.75 × 3,058.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,177.33x = 28,343,467.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,343,467.15/6,177.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,588.30

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