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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,180.51, 9,268.84 and 2,231.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,180.51, 9,268.84 and 2,231.26 is: 3,346.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,180.51 : 9,268.84 = 2,231.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,180.51/9,268.84 = 2,231.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,180.51x = 9,268.84 × 2,231.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,180.51x = 20,681,191.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,681,191.94/6,180.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,346.20

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