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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,180.53, 9,265.32 and 3,716.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,180.53, 9,265.32 and 3,716.51 is: 5,571.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,180.53 : 9,265.32 = 3,716.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,180.53/9,265.32 = 3,716.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,180.53x = 9,265.32 × 3,716.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,180.53x = 34,434,608.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,434,608.11/6,180.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,571.47

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