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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,181.76, 9,261.02 and 3,058.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,181.76, 9,261.02 and 3,058.14 is: 4,581.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,181.76 : 9,261.02 = 3,058.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,181.76/9,261.02 = 3,058.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,181.76x = 9,261.02 × 3,058.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,181.76x = 28,321,495.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,321,495.70/6,181.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,581.46

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