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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,181.29, 9,272.61 and 3,060.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,181.29, 9,272.61 and 3,060.69 is: 4,591.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,181.29 : 9,272.61 = 3,060.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,181.29/9,272.61 = 3,060.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,181.29x = 9,272.61 × 3,060.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,181.29x = 28,380,584.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,380,584.70/6,181.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,591.37

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