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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,180.87, 9,272.52 and 2,285.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,180.87, 9,272.52 and 2,285.31 is: 3,428.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,180.87 : 9,272.52 = 2,285.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,180.87/9,272.52 = 2,285.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,180.87x = 9,272.52 × 2,285.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,180.87x = 21,190,582.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,190,582.68/6,180.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,428.41

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