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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,082.30, 9,123.45 and 2,187.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,082.30, 9,123.45 and 2,187.10 is: 3,280.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,082.30 : 9,123.45 = 2,187.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,082.30/9,123.45 = 2,187.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,082.30x = 9,123.45 × 2,187.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,082.30x = 19,953,897.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,953,897.50/6,082.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,280.65

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