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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,121.80, 9,182.70 and 2,665.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,121.80, 9,182.70 and 2,665.80 is: 3,998.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,121.80 : 9,182.70 = 2,665.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,121.80/9,182.70 = 2,665.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,121.80x = 9,182.70 × 2,665.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,121.80x = 24,479,241.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,479,241.66/6,121.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,998.70

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