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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,180.38, 9,267.72 and 2,668.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,180.38, 9,267.72 and 2,668.71 is: 4,001.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,180.38 : 9,267.72 = 2,668.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,180.38/9,267.72 = 2,668.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,180.38x = 9,267.72 × 2,668.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,180.38x = 24,732,857.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,732,857.04/6,180.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,001.83

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