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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,120.38, 9,180.58 and 2,423.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,120.38, 9,180.58 and 2,423.48 is: 3,635.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,120.38 : 9,180.58 = 2,423.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,120.38/9,180.58 = 2,423.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,120.38x = 9,180.58 × 2,423.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,120.38x = 22,248,952.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,248,952.02/6,120.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,635.22

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