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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,177.78, 9,261.81 and 3,055.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,177.78, 9,261.81 and 3,055.59 is: 4,580.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,177.78 : 9,261.81 = 3,055.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,177.78/9,261.81 = 3,055.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,177.78x = 9,261.81 × 3,055.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,177.78x = 28,300,294.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,300,294.02/6,177.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,580.98

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