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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,180.77, 9,264.71 and 3,058.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,180.77, 9,264.71 and 3,058.83 is: 4,585.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,180.77 : 9,264.71 = 3,058.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,180.77/9,264.71 = 3,058.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,180.77x = 9,264.71 × 3,058.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,180.77x = 28,339,180.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,339,180.54/6,180.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,585.05

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