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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,180.28, 8,524.96 and 4,055.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,180.28, 8,524.96 and 4,055.96 is: 5,594.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,180.28 : 8,524.96 = 4,055.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,180.28/8,524.96 = 4,055.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,180.28x = 8,524.96 × 4,055.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,180.28x = 34,576,896.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,576,896.76/6,180.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,594.71

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