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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,179.78, 9,264.81 and 3,057.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,179.78, 9,264.81 and 3,057.59 is: 4,583.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,179.78 : 9,264.81 = 3,057.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,179.78/9,264.81 = 3,057.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,179.78x = 9,264.81 × 3,057.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,179.78x = 28,327,990.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,327,990.41/6,179.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,583.98

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