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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,180.12, 9,271.26 and 2,284.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,180.12, 9,271.26 and 2,284.02 is: 3,426.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,180.12 : 9,271.26 = 2,284.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,180.12/9,271.26 = 2,284.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,180.12x = 9,271.26 × 2,284.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,180.12x = 21,175,743.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,175,743.27/6,180.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,426.43

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