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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,180.78, 9,268.98 and 2,669.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,180.78, 9,268.98 and 2,669.82 is: 4,003.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,180.78 : 9,268.98 = 2,669.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,180.78/9,268.98 = 2,669.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,180.78x = 9,268.98 × 2,669.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,180.78x = 24,746,508.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,746,508.18/6,180.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,003.78

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