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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,181.52, 9,265.84 and 3,059.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,181.52, 9,265.84 and 3,059.58 is: 4,586.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,181.52 : 9,265.84 = 3,059.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,181.52/9,265.84 = 3,059.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,181.52x = 9,265.84 × 3,059.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,181.52x = 28,349,571.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,349,571.10/6,181.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,586.18

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