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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,179.59, 9,262.93 and 3,057.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,179.59, 9,262.93 and 3,057.65 is: 4,583.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,179.59 : 9,262.93 = 3,057.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,179.59/9,262.93 = 3,057.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,179.59x = 9,262.93 × 3,057.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,179.59x = 28,322,751.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,322,751.60/6,179.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,583.28

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