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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,180.14, 9,267.18 and 3,059.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,180.14, 9,267.18 and 3,059.13 is: 4,587.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,180.14 : 9,267.18 = 3,059.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,180.14/9,267.18 = 3,059.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,180.14x = 9,267.18 × 3,059.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,180.14x = 28,349,508.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,349,508.35/6,180.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,587.20

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