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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,179.70, 9,269.55 and 3,555.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,179.70, 9,269.55 and 3,555.30 is: 5,332.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,179.70 : 9,269.55 = 3,555.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,179.70/9,269.55 = 3,555.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,179.70x = 9,269.55 × 3,555.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,179.70x = 32,956,031.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,956,031.12/6,179.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,332.95

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