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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,180.28, 9,269.74 and 2,231.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,180.28, 9,269.74 and 2,231.40 is: 3,346.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,180.28 : 9,269.74 = 2,231.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,180.28/9,269.74 = 2,231.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,180.28x = 9,269.74 × 2,231.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,180.28x = 20,684,497.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,684,497.84/6,180.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,346.85

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