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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,180.72, 9,265.32 and 2,284.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,180.72, 9,265.32 and 2,284.08 is: 3,423.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,180.72 : 9,265.32 = 2,284.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,180.72/9,265.32 = 2,284.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,180.72x = 9,265.32 × 2,284.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,180.72x = 21,162,732.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,162,732.11/6,180.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,423.99

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