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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,180.70, 9,271.05 and 5,427.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,180.70, 9,271.05 and 5,427.40 is: 8,141.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,180.70 : 9,271.05 = 5,427.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,180.70/9,271.05 = 5,427.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,180.70x = 9,271.05 × 5,427.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,180.70x = 50,317,696.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,317,696.77/6,180.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,141.10

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