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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,180.83, 9,274.52 and 3,371.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,180.83, 9,274.52 and 3,371.70 is: 5,059.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,180.83 : 9,274.52 = 3,371.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,180.83/9,274.52 = 3,371.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,180.83x = 9,274.52 × 3,371.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,180.83x = 31,270,882.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,270,882.23/6,180.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,059.34

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