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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,180.70, 9,265.50 and 2,231.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,180.70, 9,265.50 and 2,231.02 is: 3,344.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,180.70 : 9,265.50 = 2,231.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,180.70/9,265.50 = 2,231.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,180.70x = 9,265.50 × 2,231.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,180.70x = 20,671,515.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,671,515.81/6,180.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,344.53

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