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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,076.29, 9,114.48 and 2,180.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,076.29, 9,114.48 and 2,180.73 is: 3,271.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,076.29 : 9,114.48 = 2,180.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,076.29/9,114.48 = 2,180.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,076.29x = 9,114.48 × 2,180.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,076.29x = 19,876,219.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,876,219.97/6,076.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,271.11

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