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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,075.30, 9,112.95 and 2,180.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,075.30, 9,112.95 and 2,180.10 is: 3,270.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,075.30 : 9,112.95 = 2,180.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,075.30/9,112.95 = 2,180.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,075.30x = 9,112.95 × 2,180.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,075.30x = 19,867,142.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,867,142.30/6,075.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,270.15

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