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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,182.80, 9,272.35 and 3,259.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,182.80, 9,272.35 and 3,259.51 is: 4,888.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,182.80 : 9,272.35 = 3,259.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,182.80/9,272.35 = 3,259.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,182.80x = 9,272.35 × 3,259.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,182.80x = 30,223,317.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,223,317.55/6,182.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,888.29

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