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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,180.03, 8,525.99 and 3,661.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,180.03, 8,525.99 and 3,661.20 is: 5,051.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,180.03 : 8,525.99 = 3,661.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,180.03/8,525.99 = 3,661.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,180.03x = 8,525.99 × 3,661.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,180.03x = 31,215,363.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,215,363.74/6,180.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,051.01

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