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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,179.20, 9,257.18 and 3,055.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,179.20, 9,257.18 and 3,055.57 is: 4,577.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,179.20 : 9,257.18 = 3,055.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,179.20/9,257.18 = 3,055.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,179.20x = 9,257.18 × 3,055.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,179.20x = 28,285,945.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,285,945.99/6,179.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,577.61

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