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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,180.12, 9,273.83 and 2,287.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,180.12, 9,273.83 and 2,287.26 is: 3,432.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,180.12 : 9,273.83 = 2,287.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,180.12/9,273.83 = 2,287.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,180.12x = 9,273.83 × 2,287.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,180.12x = 21,211,648.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,211,648.97/6,180.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,432.24

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