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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,182.78, 9,276.54 and 3,719.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,182.78, 9,276.54 and 3,719.35 is: 5,580.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,182.78 : 9,276.54 = 3,719.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,182.78/9,276.54 = 3,719.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,182.78x = 9,276.54 × 3,719.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,182.78x = 34,502,699.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,502,699.05/6,182.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,580.45

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