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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,182.52, 9,275.50 and 3,260.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,182.52, 9,275.50 and 3,260.04 is: 4,890.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,182.52 : 9,275.50 = 3,260.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,182.52/9,275.50 = 3,260.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,182.52x = 9,275.50 × 3,260.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,182.52x = 30,238,501.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,238,501.02/6,182.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,890.97

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