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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,180.54, 9,272.54 and 2,485.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,180.54, 9,272.54 and 2,485.38 is: 3,728.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,180.54 : 9,272.54 = 2,485.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,180.54/9,272.54 = 2,485.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,180.54x = 9,272.54 × 2,485.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,180.54x = 23,045,826.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,045,826.45/6,180.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,728.77

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