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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,180.88, 9,272.48 and 2,483.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,180.88, 9,272.48 and 2,483.40 is: 3,725.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,180.88 : 9,272.48 = 2,483.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,180.88/9,272.48 = 2,483.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,180.88x = 9,272.48 × 2,483.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,180.88x = 23,027,264.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,027,264.42/6,180.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,725.57

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