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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,179.10, 9,260.55 and 4,445.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,179.10, 9,260.55 and 4,445.70 is: 6,662.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,179.10 : 9,260.55 = 4,445.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,179.10/9,260.55 = 4,445.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,179.10x = 9,260.55 × 4,445.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,179.10x = 41,169,627.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,169,627.14/6,179.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,662.72

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