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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,180.82, 9,268.26 and 2,482.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,180.82, 9,268.26 and 2,482.06 is: 3,721.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,180.82 : 9,268.26 = 2,482.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,180.82/9,268.26 = 2,482.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,180.82x = 9,268.26 × 2,482.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,180.82x = 23,004,377.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,004,377.42/6,180.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,721.90

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