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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,180.23, 9,266.25 and 3,987.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,180.23, 9,266.25 and 3,987.77 is: 5,979.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,180.23 : 9,266.25 = 3,987.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,180.23/9,266.25 = 3,987.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,180.23x = 9,266.25 × 3,987.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,180.23x = 36,951,627.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,951,627.43/6,180.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,979.01

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