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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,179.80, 9,269.70 and 3,058.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,179.80, 9,269.70 and 3,058.60 is: 4,587.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,179.80 : 9,269.70 = 3,058.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,179.80/9,269.70 = 3,058.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,179.80x = 9,269.70 × 3,058.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,179.80x = 28,352,304.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,352,304.42/6,179.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,587.90

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