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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,195.59, 9,286.37 and 3,077.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,195.59, 9,286.37 and 3,077.77 is: 4,613.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,195.59 : 9,286.37 = 3,077.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,195.59/9,286.37 = 3,077.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,195.59x = 9,286.37 × 3,077.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,195.59x = 28,581,249.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,581,249.17/6,195.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,613.16

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