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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,180.72, 9,272.55 and 2,020.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,180.72, 9,272.55 and 2,020.74 is: 3,031.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,180.72 : 9,272.55 = 2,020.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,180.72/9,272.55 = 2,020.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,180.72x = 9,272.55 × 2,020.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,180.72x = 18,737,412.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,737,412.69/6,180.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,031.59

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