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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,179.52, 9,263.04 and 2,713.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,179.52, 9,263.04 and 2,713.92 is: 4,068.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,179.52 : 9,263.04 = 2,713.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,179.52/9,263.04 = 2,713.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,179.52x = 9,263.04 × 2,713.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,179.52x = 25,139,149.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,139,149.52/6,179.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,068.14

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