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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,179.80, 9,257.55 and 5,742.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,179.80, 9,257.55 and 5,742.40 is: 8,602.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,179.80 : 9,257.55 = 5,742.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,179.80/9,257.55 = 5,742.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,179.80x = 9,257.55 × 5,742.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,179.80x = 53,160,555.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,160,555.12/6,179.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,602.31

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